| Course title | Art History of Architecture and Landscape Architecture I |
| Course code | ArhiB010 |
| Credit points (ECTS) | 3 |
| Total Hours in Course | 81 |
| Number of hours for lectures | 24 |
| Number of hours for seminars and practical classes | 8 |
| Number of hours for laboratory classes | 0 |
| Independent study hours | 49 |
| Date of course confirmation | 21/11/2023 |
| Responsible Unit | Instutute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering |
| Course developers | |
| Dr. arch., asoc. prof. Kristīne Vugule |
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| There is no prerequisite knowledge required for this course | |
| Replaced course | |
| Arhi1034 [GARH1034] Art History of Architecture and Landscape Architecture I |
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| Course abstract | |
| The study course aims to provide students with knowledge of the development stages and styles of architecture, landscape, and garden art, including the most prominent objects worldwide and in Latvia, with a focus on specific historical periods. A key objective of the study course is to identify the connection between the historical origins of shape and material and the creative achievements of modern architecture and landscape art. The study process contains lectures, seminars, and field trips. | |
| Learning outcomes and their assessment | |
| • Knowledge: Students know the origin and structure of architectural, landscape, and garden art objects, their role in subsequent historical stages, as well as their application in modern contexts, and the role of plant application. 1 -4 tests and practical work.
• Skills: Students can recognize architectural and landscape architecture styles of ancient epochs, including those of ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque art. 1 -3 practical work. • Competence: Students can characterize, compare, and evaluate the styles of ancient epochs, including ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Romanesque, Gothic art, Renaissance, and Baroque, as well as the application of historical forms and details in modern structures. 1 -3 practical work. |
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| Course Content(Calendar) | |
| 1.Introduction. The origins of architecture. Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, the architecture of Crete and Mycenae, and cyclopean constructions. Main phases of Greek architecture. Notable architectural objects of Rome. 2-hour lecture.
2.Romanesque period. The formation and development of Gothic architecture in France. Medieval gardens. Notable Gothic architectural monuments in Western and Eastern Europe. 1st test on the covered topics. 2-hour lecture. 3.The formation and development of the Renaissance in Italy. Characteristic features of the style. The Structure and Compositional Principles of Italian Renaissance Gardens. Notable Italian Renaissance Gardens and Their Creators. 2-hour lecture. 4.1.Practical work, drawing Renaissance parterre plans and elements. 2 hours of practical work. 5.Renaissance castles and gardens in France and Spain. 2-hour lecture. 6.Renaissance architecture and garden art in Germany, Eastern Europe, England. 2nd test on the covered topics. 2-hour lecture. 7.The ideological and compositional foundations for the emergence of the Baroque architectural style. Characteristics of Baroque garden composition. 2-hour lecture. 8.The works of Rastrelli. 2-hour lecture. 9.2nd practical work, Rundale Palace and garden. 2 hours of practical work. 10.Baroque gardens designed by Rastrelli. 3rd test on the covered topics. 2-hour lecture. 11.Educational excursion to Jelgava Palace. 2 hours of practical work. 12.The works of Le Nôtre. 2-hour lecture. 13.Baroque gardens in Italy. 2-hour lecture. 14.Baroque gardens, the Gardens of Versailles. 2-hour lecture. 15.Baroque gardens in France. 2-hour lecture. 16.3rd practical work – a timeline of garden history phases. 2 hours of practical work, 4th test on the covered topics. |
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| Requirements for awarding credit points | |
| Attendance must be at least 75%. The course concludes with an assessment. To obtain it, practical work must be completed within the specified time according to the criteria defined by the instructor, and tests must be completed. | |
| Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work | |
| 1.In the 1st practical work, students create drawings on assigned topics.
2.In the 2nd practical work, they acquire knowledge about the layout of the Rundale French garden. 3.In the 3rd practical work, a timeline for the development of gardens is prepared. In tests 1-4, students' knowledge of the covered topics is assessed. At the end of the course, the developed works are discussed and evaluated, and conclusions are drawn regarding the knowledge, skills, and competencies that have been acquired. |
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| Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes | |
| The assessment consists of positively evaluated practical work completed under the criteria defined by the instructor, as well as passed tests with an average score of at least 6 points. | |
| Compulsory reading | |
| 1. Gombrihs E.H. Mākslas vēsture. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1997. 688 lpp. 2. Stīvensons N. Arhitektūra: [Pasaules izcilākie pieminekļi tuvplānā]. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC,1999. 112 lpp. 3. Ilustrēta arhitektūras vēsture. Red.: E. Kola. Zvaigzne ABC, 2012. 352 lpp. ISBN 9789934031519. 4. Blūma D. Mazā mākslas vēstures terminu vārdnīca. Zvaigzne ABC. 225 lpp. ISBN 9984369625 | |
| Further reading | |
| 1. Chisholm L.A., The History of Landscape Design in 100 Gardens, Timber press, 2018. 516 lpp. ISBN 9781604695298
2. Krastiņš, J., Strautmanis, I., Dripe, J. Latvijas arhitektūra no senatnes līdz mūsdienām. Baltika, 1998. 312 lpp 3. Kluckert E. European Garden Design. Tandem Verlag GmbH, 2005. 496 lpp. ISBN 3-8331-1929-2 |
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| Periodicals and other sources | |
| 1. Latvijas Architektūra: arhitektūras, dizaina un vides apskats. ISSN 1407-4923. 2.Topos. European Landscape Magazin. Munchen:Callwey. ISBN 3-7667-1593-3 3.Lancmanis I. Liepāja no baroka līdz klasicismam. Rīga: Zinātne, 1983.214. lpp | |
| Notes | |
| Compulsory course in full-time studies of MVZF study program "Landscape Architecture and Planning" (Bachelor). The study course is also taught in English. | |