Topic outline

  • General

  • Introduction

    HUM 201- Philosophy; Credit: 2; 1.5 hrs/week



    Rationale: Everything that anyone perceives is viewed through a filter of their world view, another term for that person's philosophy of life. This is influenced by many things; who they are as a person, what cultural and intellectual influences they have, and the influence of current and historic influence on the built environment they experience. Thus a person gravitating toward modulating space for the dual purpose of usefulness and creative expression will uniquely express their life philosophy in their design. Not only philosophy that is “formal” has an influence; cultural beliefs, beliefs about how the world should be (green building has a significant influence on design based on the client and architect goals), and the architect’s innate esthetic preferences and skill are all, in essence, philosophies. So formalized philosophy has an influence to the degree an architect is exposed to it intellectually and culturally.

    Objective: Philosophy of architecture is a branch of philosophy of art, dealing with the aesthetic value of architecture, its semantics, and relations with the development of culture. These will be covered under this course. 

    Course Teacher Introduction: 
    Lamiya Fariha 
    Lecturer,
    Department of Architecture 
    Daffodil International University 
    Personal Webpage: Lamiya Fariha 
    Email: lamiya.arch@diu.edu.bd
    Phone: +8801716338388 

    Fix an appointment with me! 

  • Lecture 1 What is the philosophy


    Learning Outcome: Students will be introduced with philosophy, different terms, and works of philosophy.

  • Lecture 2 Architectural Philosophy of Western World: Architecture in Roman Period: Vitruvius & Architectural Theory in Antiquity

    Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, commonly known as Vitruvius, was a Roman author, architect, and civil and military engineer during the 1st century BC, known for his multi-volume work entitled De architectura. He originated the idea that all buildings should have three attributes: firmitas, utilitas, and venustas.



  • Lecture 3 Architectural Philosophy of Western World: Medieval Period Philosophy of Byzantine Period

  • Lecture 4 Architectural Philosophy of Western World: Medieval Period Philosophy of Romanesque Period

  • CT 1 (Class 5)

    CT marks: 15

    Time: 45 Minutes


  • Lecture 5 Architectural Philosophy of Western World: Medieval Period Philosophy of Gothic Period

    • Lecture 6 Architectural Philosophy of Western World: Philosophy of Renaissance Period

      • MIDTERM

        Syllabus:

        • Lecture 1 Architectural Philosophy of Western World: Architecture in Roman Period- Vitruvius & Architectural Theory in Antiquity
        • Lecture 2 Architectural Philosophy of Western World: Medieval Period Philosophy of Byzantine Period 
        • Lecture 3 Architectural Philosophy of Western World: Medieval Period Philosophy of Romanesque Period 
        • Lecture 4 Architectural Philosophy of Western World: Medieval Period Philosophy of Gothic Period 
        • Lecture 5 Architectural Philosophy of Western World: Philosophy of Renaissance Period 
        Full Marks: 25
        Date: 23.03.2021 
        Time: 1.30 hr
        15 minutes for uploading the files. (1.45 minutes)
        Attempts allowed: 1

      • CT 2 (Class 15)

        Syllabus: Baroque Architecture 

        CT marks: 15


      • CT 3 (Class 18)

        CT 3 will cover lecture 16-17 Philosophical evolution of western architecture

        CT marks: 15

        Multiple Choice Question: 6

        Descriptive Question: 9

        • Final Term Exam Fall 2020

          • Lecture 7 Philosophy of Baroque Period

            Baroque architecture is a style that emerged in Italy in the late-16th century. It was a more theatrical version of Renaissance architecture, with dramatic lighting and color, illusory effects such as trompe l'oeil, and designs that played games with architectural features, sometimes leaving them incomplete.


          • Lecture 8- Philosophy from Neo-classism to Art Deco

            With so much emphasis on sleek modern spaces, it's nice to enjoy a little extravagant inspiration from time to time. The two homes explored below share many features with neoclassical design, an elegant and intricate style that appeared in the mid-1700s and retained its popularity until the early 1800s. Neoclassicism arose in direct response to the perceived busyness and frivolity of the rococo style – making it the minimalism of its time. Neoclassicism was a revival of Greek Classicism, and interestingly enough, Art Deco was too – both styles share roots despite having opposite intentions.


          • Lecture 9- Philosophy of Modernism

            Modern architecture, or modernist architecture, was an architectural movement or architectural style based upon new and innovative technologies of construction, particularly the use of glass, steel, and reinforced concrete; the idea that form should follow function (functionalism); an embrace of minimalism; and a rejection of ornament.[1] It emerged in the first half of the 20th century and became dominant after World War II until the 1980s when it was gradually replaced as the principal style for institutional and corporate buildings by postmodern architecture.


          • Lecture 10- Philosophy of Post-modernist Architecture

            Postmodernism is an eclectic, colorful style of architecture and decorative arts that appeared from the late 1970s and continues in some form today. It emerged as a reaction to Modernism and the Modern Movement and the dogmas associated with it.


          • Assignment & presentation

          • Forum

          • Final Term Exam Spring 2021

            Syllabus

            • Renaissance Period
            • Philosophy of Baroque Period
            • Neo-classism to Art Deco
            • Philosophy of Modernist Architecture
            • Philosophy of Post-modernist Architecture
            Marks 40
            Time 2.30 hr