It was Vitrubio, an architect from the roman times, who described Architecture as the art of combining Utility, Stability and Beauty. But although this statement is still valid nowadays, the fact is that Beauty is still perceived as something additional, not indispensable and subjective. And besides, it involves Technique and Art, two disciplines that seem to be far away from each other.The course will give a new approach to the sites visited, uncovering the architectural language hidden and breaking all other barriers that prevent from understanding and enjoying the masterpieces of architecture.
Period
02-07-2012 - 20-07-2012 (3 weeks)
Target group
Everyone interested in Architecture, with no or limited background in this field of expertise.
Course aim
- Take a different approach to historical cities like Rome and Barcelona, including ancient and modern architecture as a guide to travel through its history and culture
- Be able to read the architectural language used in buildings from different periods
- Understand terms like proportion-scale, plenty-empty, axis-perspective, composition-transition, etc. and be able to identify them in the constructions
- Experience that architecture can be something else that just a container to fulfill needs, its an opportunity to awaken peoples emotions through art and technique
- Enjoy architecture and urbanism as a 3 dimensional art that we can walk through
Credits
4.0 ECTS credits
Certificate of Attendance is also provided
Course fee
EUR 2200: Includes course fee, materials, excursions and activities, accommodations and flights.
Course leader
Mr. Luis Ball Torres
Scholarships
Summer School Almere doesnt offer scholarships for this course.
Summer School Almere
Address: Hospitaaldreef 5
Postal code: 1315 RC
City: Almere
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.summerschoolalmere.nl/
E-mail: w.hetsen@cah.nl
Phone: -
