This course aims to give methodological tools to recognize and to understand the main architectural features of Past: typologies, spatial shapes, construction techniques, functional qualifications, styles and esthetic appearances. 

Aim and organization

A wide selection of cornerstones of western architecture will be studied in their historical, social and cultural framework, to understand the reasons why artistical/architectural trends developed, examining the different construction techniques and its consequences on compositive and spatial issues. The course will consist on theoretical lessons broadcast partially live, partially already recorded. Will be carried out moreover live graphical exercises, that will help students to know and understand some architectural organisms, chosen by the Teacher as “cornerstones” of each historical age.

Test examination

Every student will have an oral interview; he will prove to have gained a method of approach to the main architectural-historical issues, demonstrating his knowledge of each work with the aid of sketches and drawings..