Space Relations in the History of Prague Basin 1

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Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The aim of the course is to guide the students to a greater perception of the characteristics on non-theatre space and an investigation of the parallels between theatre and non-theatre space. Another important goal is an expansion of the historical awareness of the development of architecture, fine arts and sculpture in relation to theatre.

Mode of study:

Readings, moderated discussions, discussions.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

A condition for completing the course is independent study of the subject literature as preparation for each topic.

Course contents:

Field excursions into the history, architecture and scupture of Prague as well as an investigation of the relation between theatre vision and perceiption of space.

Some motifs:

- Old Town, Old Town constructions and where they have gone.

- The Charles Bridge.

- The sacred geometry of Prague that is the urban vision of Charles the Fourth.

- Cubist Prague.

- The Vyšehrad citadel.

- Conditions in Prague......

Recommended or required reading:

BAŤKOVÁ, Růžena (ed.). Umělecké památky Prahy: Nové Město, Vyšehrad, Vinohrady (Praha 1). Praha: Academia, 1998. 839 s. ISBN 80-200-0627-3.

POCHE, Emanuel. Praha na úsvitu nových dějin: (čtvero knih o Praze): architektura, sochařství, malířství, umělecké řemeslo. Praha: Panorama, 1988. 700 s., xxxii s. barev. obr. příl.

STAŇKOVÁ, Jaroslava; ŠTURSA, Jiří; VODĚRA, Svatopluk. Pražská architektura: Významné stavby jedenácti století. Praha: PAV, 1991. 356 s. ISBN 80-900209-6-8.

VLČEK, Pavel (ed.). Umělecké památky Prahy: Malá Strana. Praha: Academia, 1999. 685 s. ISBN 80-200-0771-7.

---. Umělecké památky Prahy: Pražský hrad a Hradčany. Praha: Academia, 2000. 521 s. ISBN 80-200-0832-2.

---. Umělecké památky Prahy: Staré Město, Josefov. Praha: Academia, 1996. 639 s. ISBN 80-200-0563-3.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded based on participation in lectures and class.

During the semester independent readings and participation in class discussion is required.

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