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ISBN 10: 0745644562 
ISBN 13: 9780745644561
Author: Andrew Leach

What is Architectural History? considers the questions and problems posed by architectural historians since the rise of the discipline in the late nineteenth century. How do historians of architecture organise past time and relate it to the present? How does historical evidence translate into historical narrative? Should architectural history be useful for practicing architects? If so, how? Leach treats the disciplinarity of architectural history as an open question, moving between three key approaches to historical knowledge of architecture: within art history, as an historical specialisation and, most prominently, within architecture. He suggests that the confusions around this question have been productive, ensuring a rich variety of approaches to the project of exploring architecture historically.

Read alongside introductory surveys of western and global architectural history, this book will open up questions of perspective, frame, and intent for students of architecture, art history, and history. Graduate students and established architectural historians will find much in this book to fuel discussions over the current state of the field in which they work.

What is Architectural History 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Defining the Field – Origins and Evolution

Chapter 1: Introducing Architectural History: More Than Just Buildings

• 1.1 What is “Architectural History”? Scope and Boundaries
• 1.2 Distinguishing Architectural History from Art History and Building History
• 1.3 The Value and Relevance of Architectural History in Contemporary Society
• 1.4 The Architectural Object: Beyond Form and Function

Chapter 2: A Brief History of Architectural Histories

• 2.1 From Antiquarianism to Modern Scholarship: Early Chronicles and Biographies
• 2.2 The Enlightenment and the Classification of Styles
• 2.3 The 19th Century: National Narratives and the Rise of Professionalism
• 2.4 The Early 20th Century: Modernism’s Histories and the Quest for Universal Principles (e.g., Pevsner, Giedion)
• 2.5 Post-War Challenges and the Emergence of New Approaches

Part II: Core Methodologies and Approaches

Chapter 3: Formal Analysis and Typology: Understanding Form and Structure

• 3.1 The Visual Language of Architecture: Form, Space, Light, Material
• 3.2 Formal Analysis: Techniques and Interpretations
• 3.3 Typology: Classifying Buildings by Type, Function, and Form
• 3.4 Morphological Analysis: Tracing Evolutionary Changes in Building Forms
• 3.5 The Limits and Potential of Purely Formal Approaches

Chapter 4: Iconography and Symbolism: Unpacking Meaning

• 4.1 Erwin Panofsky and the Iconological Method in Architectural Contexts
• 4.2 Deciphering Symbols, Allegories, and Narratives in Architectural Ornament and Design
• 4.3 Religious, Political, and Cultural Symbolism in Buildings
• 4.4 The Challenge of Historical Context and Viewer Interpretation
• 4.5 Case Studies: Classical Temples, Gothic Cathedrals, Renaissance Palaces

Chapter 5: Social History of Architecture: Buildings and Human Experience

• 5.1 Moving Beyond Masterpieces: Focus on Everyday Buildings and User Experience
• 5.2 Architecture and Social Class: Patronage, Labor, and Dwelling
• 5.3 Gender and Space: How Buildings Shape and Are Shaped by Gender Roles
• 5.4 The Built Environment as a Reflection and Reinforcer of Social Structures
• 5.5 Urban History and the Social Life of Cities

Chapter 6: Cultural History and Representation: Contexts and Meanings

• 6.1 Architecture as Cultural Artifact: Intersections with Art, Literature, Philosophy
• 6.2 Representation of Architecture in Media: Photography, Film, Drawing
• 6.3 The Cultural Construction of Architectural Value and Taste
• 6.4 Public Memory and Monumentality: Architecture’s Role in Collective Identity
• 6.5 Postcolonial Perspectives on Architectural History

Chapter 7: Political Economy and Materiality: Power, Resources, and Construction

• 7.1 Architecture and Economic Systems: Capitalism, Labor, Global Flows
• 7.2 The Politics of Space: Power, Control, and Resistance in the Built Environment
• 7.3 Materiality: Production, Sourcing, and the Environmental Impact of Building
• 7.4 Patronage, Funding, and the Economic Drivers of Architectural Production
• 7.5 Infrastructure and the Architecture of Networks

Part III: Sources, Debates, and the Architectural Historian’s Craft

Chapter 8: The Archive and Beyond: Sources and Evidence

• 8.1 Primary Sources: Drawings, Plans, Models, Photographs, Written Documents
• 8.2 Secondary Sources: Historiography and Scholarly Debates
• 8.3 The Building Itself: Fieldwork, Surveying, and Physical Evidence
• 8.4 Oral Histories and Lived Experiences
• 8.5 Digital Tools and Resources for Architectural Historical Research

Chapter 9: Key Debates and Theoretical Turns

• 9.1 Modernism vs. Postmodernism in Architectural History
• 9.2 The “Autonomy” of Architecture vs. Its Social Embeddedness
• 9.3 Global vs. Regional Narratives in Architectural History
• 9.4 Architectural History and Conservation/Preservation
• 9.5 The Role of Theory in Architectural Historical Practice

Chapter 10: The Architectural Historian in Practice

• 10.1 Research Methodologies: From Question to Publication
• 10.2 Writing Architectural History: Crafting Narratives and Arguments
• 10.3 Teaching Architectural History: Pedagogy and Curriculum Development
• 10.4 Architectural History and Public Engagement: Museums, Exhibitions, Media
• 10.5 Ethical Considerations in Research and Interpretation

Part IV: New Frontiers and Future Directions

Chapter 11: Global Perspectives and Decolonizing Architectural History

• 11.1 Moving Beyond Eurocentrism: Broadening the Geographical Scope
• 11.2 Indigenous Architectures and Non-Western Building Traditions
• 11.3 Colonialism and its Architectural Legacies
• 11.4 Transnational Flows and Interconnected Histories
• 11.5 Challenges of Comparative Architectural History

Chapter 12: Digital Architectural History and Emerging Technologies

• 12.1 Digital Humanities in Architectural Research: Databases, GIS, Virtual Reality
• 12.2 3D Modeling and Reconstruction of Lost or Altered Buildings
• 12.3 Data Visualization and Quantitative Approaches
• 12.4 The Impact of Digital Tools on Interpretation and Dissemination
• 12.5 New Methodologies for Analyzing Big Data in Architectural History

Chapter 13: Architectural History and Contemporary Challenges

• 13.1 Climate Change and Sustainable Architecture: Historical Contexts
• 13.2 Architecture, Health, and Well-being
• 13.3 The Role of Architectural History in Urban Planning and Development
• 13.4 Preserving Heritage in a Changing World
• 13.5 The Future of the Discipline: Interdisciplinarity and Public Relevance

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