The course presents a selection of the history of world architecture in a geographical and historical context. The lectures deal with basic data on non-European architecture, its origin and development within the famous dynasties in various periods of history and in various regions of the world - from China in the east up to South America in the west. Lecture blocks are grouped chronologically according dynasties and are complemented by numerous photos. With an overview of the most famous monuments, the course points out the way in which the architecture of those times was influenced by local traditions and how it influenced the character and personality of the architectural heritage of the particular area as well. Topics: 1. Characteristics of architectural styles 2. Ancient Egyptian architecture 3. Mesopotamian architecture 4. Ancient Indian architecture 5. Architecture of Southeast Asia 6. Architecture of ancient China 7. Inca architecture 8. African architecture 9. Pre-Islamic Arabian Peninsula 10. Byzantine architecture 11. Persian architecture 12. The Umajjas in Syria 13. The Abbasids in Iraq 14. Overview, repetition
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing)
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Barkman, A.:. Making Sense of Islamic Art ß Architecture. London Thames ß Hudson, 2015.
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Danby, M.:. Moorisch style. London Pahidon, 1995.
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Glancey, J.:. Architektura. Slovart Praha, 2007.
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Glassner, J.:. Mezopotámie: 34. století př.nl. a 539 př.n.l.. Praha Nakladatelství Lidové noviny, 2004.
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Hawass, Z.:. Pyramidy: magické symboly starého Egypta. Čestlice REBO, 2004.
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Jansen, G.:. Totalstadt. Beijing case. König, 2006.
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kolektiv autorů. Poklady Orientu - Historie a kultura Islámu. Praha, 2010.
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Longhena, M.:. Mexiko: Mayové, Aztékové a dlaší předkolumbovské národy. Čestlice REBO, 2006.
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Procházka, A.B. Introduction To ISlamic Architecture. Zurich, 1986.
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Procházka, A.B. Islamic Arches. Zurich, 1994.
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Vavřínek, V., Balcárek,P.:. Encyklopedie Byzance. Praha Libri, 2011.
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Visoná, M.:. A history of art in Africa. London Thames ß Hudson, 2000.
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Wei, R.:. Buddhist buildings. Wien Springer, 2000.
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