Course detail
Chapters from the Theory of Architecture
FA-KTA-TAcad. year: 2025/2026
Selected outline of fundamental theoretical concepts of architecture from the ancient roots to the representatives of Renaissance and Baroque approach, to the development theories of the 19th century, and the contemporary analysis of the architectural language.
In the study programme “Architecture and Urban Design” the course is part of the theoretical courses.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Department
Entry knowledge
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
The registered students must submit the portfolio with drawings and an essay of the required extent.
In the case of a student's apology and with approval of the subject guarantor, personal attendance may be substituted with online attendance in the classes.
Aims
– Students will familiarize themselves with the key personalities and concepts of the theory of architecture.
– Students will understand the place of architecture in the network of relevant disciplines.
– Students will demonstrate their ability to integrate theoretical and historiographical knowledge into the process of design in their individual text and drawing portfolio.
– Students will apply their knowledge of the key concepts of the theory of architecture in their more precise conceptual and creative work.
– Students will improve their ability to verbally reflect and interpret the architecture.
Study aids
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
KRUFT, Hanno-Walter. Dejiny teórie architektúry. Bratislava: Pallas, 1993. ISBN 80-7095-009-9. (SK)
PALLADIO, Andrea. Čtyři knihy o architektuře. Praha: SNKLHU, 1958. (CS)
SALINGAROS, Nikos A. Sjednocená teorie architektury: Forma, jazyk, komplexita. Brno: VUTIUM - BP Publishing, 2017. ISBN 978-80-7485-138-4. (CS)
VITRUVIUS POLLIO, Marcus. Deset knih o architektuře. Praha: Baset, 2001. ISBN 80-86410-23-4. (CS)
Recommended reading
ALEXANDER, Christopher. The Nature of Order II. The Process of Creating Life. Berkeley: The Center for Environmental Structure, 2002. ISBN 0-9726529-2-2. (EN)
EISENMAN/KRIER, Two Ideologies. New York: The Monacelli Press, 2005. ISBN 978-1580931397. (EN)
KREUL, Andreas. Johann Berhnard Fischer von Erlach: Regie der Relation. Salzburg - München: Anton Pustet, 2006. ISBN 978-3-7025-0534-9. (DE)
MALLGRAVE, Harry Francis. Gottfried Semper: Architect of the Nineteenth Century. New Haven - London: Yale University Press, 1996. ISBN 978-0300066241. (EN)
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme B_A+U Bachelor's 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
4 year of study, winter semester, elective
specialization --- (do 2022) , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
specialization --- (do 2022) , 4 year of study, winter semester, elective - Programme N_A+U Master's
specialization --- (do 2022) , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
specialization --- (do 2022) , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
1 year of study, winter semester, elective
2 year of study, winter semester, elective