Class History of Portuguese Architecture I

After the broad acquisitions, in the scope of history and theory of architecture, the city and art, carried out during the 1st cycle, the objective of this course is to consolidate particular knowledge about the Portuguese reality in the context of European and the way he adapted it to the Portuguese cultural and socio-economic reality. Thus, it seeks to contribute to a reflection on the theoretical and practical production of the Portuguese architectural world, from its origins to the 18th century, understanding its genesis and development, as well as the cultural constraints that frame it. Adequate knowledge of the PAH discipline contributes to a greater maturity in the reflection on the history of production and critical awareness of this specific moment in history, with inevitable repercussions on current practice and architectural discourse.

Part 1 - Origins
I. Megalithic architecture in current Portuguese territory
II. Classical Architecture
III. Late Antiquity Architecture
IV. Islamic influence in the West
Part 2 - Portugal and the Middle Age
I. Romanesque architecture (11th-13th century)
II. Gothic architecture (13th-15th century)
III. From Gothic to Manuelino (15th-16th century)
Part 3 - Portugal and the Modern Age
I. Framework for the Renaissance architecture (16th-17th century)
II. "Ao Romano"
III. Practices and works of the High Renaissance
IV. Classicism, Italianism and ¿Estilo Chão¿
V. Transition and change: the Baroque in the XVII century.
VI. The Baroque of the XVIII century. 

1- Individual research work: Each student will try to identify the intrinsic characteristics of Portuguese architecture, in comparison with that of neighboring Spain. For this, several pairs of equivalent architectural examples from both countries will be selected and each student must present in writing the fundamental differences between them. The work is presented as an archive file (30%). 2- Frequency (60%). 3- Attendance, interest and participation (10%)

Almeida, C. A. F. (1993). História da Arte em Portugal: O Românico (vol. 2). Lisboa: Alfa.

Cota: HA/77.A-BC

Borges, N. C. (1993). História da Arte em Portugal: Do Barroco ao Rococó (Vol. 9). Lisboa: Alfa.

Cota: HA/77.H

Costa, Alexandre Alves, (2007), Introdução ao Estudo da História da Arquitectura Portuguesa, Porto, Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade do Porto.

Dias, P. (1993). História da Arte em Portugal: O Gótico (vol. 4). Lisboa: Alfa.

Cota: HA/77.C-BC

Moura, C., Pereira, J. F. & Moreira, R. (1993). História da Arte em Portugal: O limiar do Barroco (Vol. 8). Lisboa: Alfa.

Cota: HA/77.G-BC

Pereira, P. (Ed.). (1999). História da Arte Portuguesa (3.ª ed., Vols. 2-3). Lisboa: Temas e Debates.

Cota: HA/76.A-BC ou HA/76.B-BC

Serrão, V., Correia, J. E. H., Meco, J., Moreira, R. & Deswarte, S. (1993). História da Arte em Portugal: O Maneirismo (Vol. 7). Lisboa: Alfa.

Cota: HA/77.F-BC

Nota: Todas as cotas são da Biblioteca Victor de Sá da ULHT.