Art and Architecture History (up to Classicism)
BASIC DATA
course listing
A - main register
course code
EAK0080
course title in Estonian
Kunsti ja arhitektuuri ajalugu (klassitsismini)
course title in English
Art and Architecture History (up to Classicism)
course volume CP
-
ECTS credits
6.00
to be declared
yes
assessment form
Examination
teaching semester
autumn
language of instruction
Estonian
English
The course is a prerequisite
History of Art and Architecture from the 19th century to the present time (EAK0090)
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
EAUI12/25
yes
Structural units teaching the course
EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Course description link
Timetable link
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VERSION SPECIFIC DATA
course aims in Estonian
1.Anda süsteemne ja laiapõhjaline ülevaade maailma kunsti- ja arhitektuuri ajaloost aegade algusest klassitsismini;
2. Anda ülevaade peamiste ehitusmaterjalide, konstruktsioonide ja tehnoloogia kasutamisest ja arendamisest.
3. Luua seosed erinevate perioodide, kultuuriarengu ning kunsti ja arhitektuuriajaloo vahel.
4. Õpetada tundma erinevate perioodide tähtsamate kunstnike ja arhitektide loomingut.
course aims in English
1. To give a systematical and comprehensive overview about art and architecture history from the ancient times up to Classisism.
2. To give an overview about the use of building materials and development of construction technology in architecture through the centuries.
3. To open up the connections between art, architecture and cultural history.
4. To study the works of important artists and architects of different periods.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Kursuse läbinud üliõpilane:
- orienteerub kunsti- ja arhitektuuriajaloo perioodides ja stilistikas;
- oskab leida seoseid kultuuriarengu ja kunstiajaloo vahel;
- oskab analüüsida kunstiteoseid ja arhitektuuri;
- tunneb erinevate perioodide tähtsamaid kunsti- ja arhitektuuriteoseid ning nende autoreid, oskab neid dateerida;
- tunneb erinevate perioodide kunsti- ja arhitektuuriteoreetilisi lähtekohti.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
After completion of the course the student:
- Orientates in periods and styles of art, design, architecture and planning of the period;
- Sees connections between art, architecture and cultural history;
- Knows how to analyze art works and architecture;
- Knows the trends of art, design and architecture, recognized artists and architects and their works; is able to date them;
– Knows the theoretical concepts of the art and architecture of different periods.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Kursusel antakse süsteemne ülevaade kunstist ja arhitektuurist aegade algusest kuni klassitsismini, vaadeldakse visuaalkultuuri arengut ajaloos, erinevate perioodide stiiliajalugu ning teooriaid, õpitakse tundma kunsti- ja arhitektuuriajaloo väljapaistvate kunstnike ja arhitektide loomingut.
brief description of the course in English
The course provides systematic overview of art and architecture from ancient times up to Classicism. The development of visual culture, the history of styles and theories of different periods are followed. The art works and architecture of main masters are studied.
type of assessment in Estonian
Eristav hindamine, vt pdf
type of assessment in English
Graded assessment, see: pdf
independent study in Estonian
Kodutöö: kahe essee kirjutamine (kunstist ja arhitektuurist).
Kirjanduse läbitöötamine.
independent study in English
Homework: two written essays (on art and architecture).
Reading literature.
study literature
1. Ching, F., Jarzombek, M.; Prakash, V. A Global History of Architecture. John Wiley & Sons, 2007.
2. Gympel, J., Arhitektuuri ajalugu antiikajast tänapäevani, 2007.
3. Architectural Theory from the Renaissance to the Present. Taschen, 2003.
4. Panofsky, E., Gooti arhitektuur ja skolastika. Tallinn, 2013.
Kirjandust täpsustab õppejõud.

study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
4.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
2.0
lectures
-
practices
0.0
practices
-
exercises
2.0
exercises
-
lecturer in charge
-
LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
language of instruction
Extended syllabus
2025/2026 autumn
Epi Tohvri, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Estonian
    EAK0080 criteria.pdf 
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    2024/2025 autumn
    Epi Tohvri, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
    Estonian
      EAK0080 criteria.pdf 
      2023/2024 autumn
      Epi Tohvri, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
      Estonian
        2022/2023 autumn
        Epi Tohvri, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
        Estonian
          2021/2022 autumn
          Epi Tohvri, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
          Estonian
            EAK0080 criteria.pdf 
            2020/2021 autumn
            Epi Tohvri, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
            Estonian
              EAK0080 criteria.pdf 
              2019/2020 autumn
              Epi Tohvri, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
              Estonian
                EAK0080 criteria.pdf 
                2018/2019 autumn
                Helli Sisask, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
                Estonian
                  EAK0080 criteria.pdf 
                  2017/2018 autumn
                  Helli Sisask, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
                  Estonian
                    EAK0080 criteria.pdf 
                    Course description in Estonian
                    Course description in English