Archaeology of Architecture
Code: 106870Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeology | OB | 4 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Esther Rodrigo Requena
- Email :
- esther.rodrigo@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
There are no special prerequisites, beyond having attended the first and second degree courses of the Archeology Degree, which are essential to understand the historical and technical projection of this knowledge.
Objectives
Objectives and Contextualisation
This subject is theoretical and practical and enables students to successfully face archaeological reading related to architectural structures and social spaces
Classroom Practice will emphasize the archaeological reading of the stratigraphic of the built heritage. The main objective is to define buildings as repositories of archaeological information and to train them to be able to register and interpret it, as is done in sites where only the remains deposited below level 0 are studied. In this way, it is intended, firstly, to teach techniques of representation of architectural structures and, secondly, to apply the method of recording the walls stratigraphic units and the chronological horizons of which they form part. Thirdly, the clues for his interpretation are given, in such a way that it can be translated into archaeological information relating to the dating and formal evolution of the elements, buildings, groups or urban structures and place them in their historical context.
Competences
- Carrying out and managing archaeology fieldwork: excavation and survey.
- Generating innovative and competitive proposals in research and professional activity.
- Managing the main methods, techniques and analytic tools in archaeology.
- Students must be capable of applying their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional way and they should have building arguments and problem resolution skills within their area of study.
- Students must be capable of collecting and interpreting relevant data (usually within their area of study) in order to make statements that reflect social, scientific or ethic relevant issues.
- Students must be capable of communicating information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialised and non-specialised audiences.
- Students must develop the necessary learning skills to undertake further training with a high degree of autonomy.
Learning Outcomes
- Applying both knowledge and analytical skills to the resolution of problems related to their area of study.
- Applying implementing protocols of fieldwork and sample collection.
- Applying proper techniques and analytical tools in case studies.
- Autonomously searching, selecting and processing information both from structured sources (databases, bibliographies, specialized magazines) and from across the network.
- Drawing up conventional graphic documents: planimetry, topography, cartography, explanatory drawing.
- Mastering specific techniques and instrumental resources of archaeological laboratory analysis.
- Reflecting on their own work and the immediate environment's in order to continuously improve it.
- Transmitting the results of archaeological research and clearly communicating conclusions in oral and written form to both specialised and non-specialised audiences.
- Using the specific interpretational and technical vocabulary of the discipline.
Learning outcomes
- CM16 (Apply space analysis and management tools to the methodological design of basic and applied archaeology work.) Apply space analysis and management tools to the methodological design of basic and applied archaeology work.
- CM17 (Identify the construction processes of social spaces (territory, landscape) in the past, recognising the anthropic footprint on natural environments, so they can be integrated into explanations of the past.) Identify the construction processes of social spaces (territory, landscape) in the past, recognising the anthropic footprint on natural environments, so they can be integrated into explanations of the past.
- KM26 (Recognise the contributions of architecture, geography, geology and paleoenvironmental disciplines, as well as developments in GIS resources and computer databases for the comprehensive development of archaeology.) Recognise the contributions of architecture, geography, geology and paleoenvironmental disciplines, as well as developments in GIS resources and computer databases for the comprehensive development of archaeology.
- KM27 (Archaeologically identify the expression in space of historical and social processes integrating a spatial perspective of analysis on various scales, from the regional level to that within the settlement.) Archaeologically identify the expression in space of historical and social processes integrating a spatial perspective of analysis on various scales, from the regional level to that within the settlement.
- SM27 (Demonstrate the patrimonial and scientific potential of archaeological sites, at the settlement level and at the regional or cultural landscape level.) Demonstrate the patrimonial and scientific potential of archaeological sites, at the settlement level and at the regional or cultural landscape level.
Contents
Part I: ARCHEOLOGY OF ARCHITECTURE: CLASSICAL PERIOD
1. The study of architecture in classical archeology: problems, approaches and preliminary qüestions
2. The concept of architecture in the ancient world:
• The architectural treatises: Vitruvius and the Ten Books of Architecture
• The epigones of Vitruvius, the last treatises of Roman times
3. Building materials and their use in Antiquity:
• The stone, types and techniques of extraction, transport and work.
• The mud: mud wall, adobe, brick.
• Mortars and masonry.
• The wooden construction work.
4. Constructive Techniques in Antiquity. The construction process. Main structural elements of the building
5. The elements of the building and their characteristics:
• Elevations and the various operas of the facings
• Roofs: types, materials, construction solutions.
• The foundations
• Floors: materials and types:
o Paved floors
o Mortar and concrete pavements: types of pavement work
o Mosaic floors
• Coatings: Stuccos, plasters, mortars and other waterproofing and decoration elements (painting and parietal mosaic).
6. Historical metrology: Principles, relationships and metric values during antiquit
PART II: STRATIGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES. MEDIEVAL AND LATER PERIOD BUILDINGS
Theory
1. Archaeology of architecture. General definition. Discipline training
2. The stratigraphic method applied to the study of buildings
3. Archaeology of architecture and architectural restoration
4. Historical and archaeological research on unified
- Recognition and intervention project
- Initial research
- Historical-documentary study
- Integral archaeological analysis: Use of the archaeological method (Identification-description-relation-dating-interpretation)
- Complementary analysis (artistic, materials, coatings...)
- Initial synthesis: application in the project
- Monitoring of the work
- Conclusions and final analysis
- Dissemination of results
5. Archaeological analysis of urban plots
PAUL
- Exposure to class of specific cases
PCAM
- Analysis of examples on the ground
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing papers and study | 20 | 0.8 | CM16, CM17, KM26, KM27, SM27 |
| Tutorials | 10 | 0.4 | CM16, CM17, KM27 |
| Visit to an archaeological site | 12 | 0.48 | CM16, CM17, KM27, SM27 |
| Research of documentation and comprehensive reading of texts | 15 | 0.6 | CM17, KM26, KM27 |
| Classroom practices | 45 | 1.8 | CM16, CM17, KM26, KM27, SM27 |
| Completion of guided learning exercises | 5 | 0.2 | CM16, CM17, KM26, KM27, SM27 |
| Masterclass | 41.5 | 1.66 | CM17, KM27, SM27 |
- Masterclass
- Classroom Practices (Classical and Medieval Archaeology): Analysis of cases in class. Field work, both individual and group, of several historical buildings and archaeological sites.
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical group work (Medieval Archaeology) | 30% | 0 | 0 | CM16, CM17, KM26, KM27, SM27 |
| Individual written presentation (Medieval Archaeology) | 20% | 0 | 0 | CM16, CM17, KM26, KM27, SM27 |
| Theoric exam (Classical Archaeology) | 50% | 1.5 | 0.06 | CM16, CM17, KM27, SM27 |
This subject does not allow a single assessment.
Avaluation of the subject:
One practical work in group, and a written test. The minimum is 5 for each test
Classical block: written exam 50%
Medieval block: Practical works 50% (Individual writtren presentation: 20% Practical group work 30% )
Not Presented: Failure to complete 30% or more of the assessment activities will result in a failure to assess
Reevaluation: According to the "Reevaluation Protocol" of the Faculty of Letters, a reevaluation will be made at the end of the semester. Students who have presented all the evaluable evidence will have the right to a reevaluation. In no case will the reevaluation be used as a second call.
Bibliography
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Recursos digitals
Arqueología de la Arquitectura: http://arqarqt.revistas.csic.es/index.php/arqarqt
Arqueología aplicada al estudio e interpretación de edificios históricos, actes de les jornades celebrades l’octubre de 2009 a l’Insituto del Patrimonio Cultural de España (Ministerio de Cultura):
http://www.calameo.com/read/000075335b34985f34eff
http://www.mcu.es/patrimonio/MC/IPHE/index.html
Biblioteca arqueològica on-line. Universitat de Siena: http://www.bibar.unisi.it
Archeólogie du bâti :
http://www.diffusion.ens.fr/archeo/tech/folder.2005-04-15.4180186094/
Asociación Española de Arqueología Medieval: http://www.aeam.es/inicio.htm
Associació Catalana per a la Recerca en Arqueologia Medieval:
Bibliografia Arqueología Medieval http://www.biblioarqueologia.com
Derieux. D. L’archéologie du bâti en Europe , comparaison entre la France et la Suisse:
http://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/docs/00/41/74/38/PDF/NDA_archeo_du_bati.pdf
Grupo de Investigación Arqueología de la Arquitectura: http://www.ehu.es/arqueologiadelaarquitectura
Institut de Patrimoni Cultural. Universitat de Girona:
http://www.udg.edu/tabid/12080/language/en-US/default.aspx
Publicacions del Servei de Patrimoni Arquitectònic Local. Diputació de Barcelona: http://www.diba.es/spal/publicacions
Software
The usual in this type of subject: photogrammetry and drawing free programs
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TE) Theory | 1 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 1 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PCAM) Field practices | 11 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PCAM) Field practices | 12 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |