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Aesthetics of Buildings
CE51.10

Description
1. INTRODUCTION. Object and problems. The built space and human needs.
2. DEFINITIONS of aesthetics. Aesthetic CATEGORIES. Aesthetic CONCEPTS in buildings. The REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTION of buildings and constructions. 
3. ARCHITECTURAL COMPOSITION. Design. Perception – function vs. form. 
4. ARCHITECTURAL COMPOSITION. Point, line, surface, volume. 
5. SPACE QUALITIES. indoor spaces; outdoor space; path; perspective. Proportion, order register, balance, dominant and subordinate elements; the scale of buildings and registers. Geometric reports and transformations
6. AESTHETICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF THE XX + CENTURY IN CONSTRUCTIONS. Design (positive/negative/neutral impact) interactive lecture

ECTS credits
2

Teaching Language
English

Exam Language
English

Support Materials Language
English

Basic Learning Outcomes

Managing Entity (faculty)
Faculty of Civil Engineering (UTCN)