Philip Ursprung: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2021

Name	Prof. Dr. Philip Ursprung
Field	History of Art and Architecture
Address	I. f. Geschichte/Theorie der Arch. ETH Zürich, HIL D 63 Stefano-Franscini-Platz 5 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND
Telephone	+41 44 633 44 60
Fax	+41 44 633 13 42
E-mail	philip.ursprung@gta.arch.ethz.ch
Department	Architecture
Relationship	Full Professor

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
051-0126-00L	Architecture VI Only for Architecture BSc, Programme Regulations 2011.	1 credit	2V	P. Ursprung
Abstract	History of Art and Architecture since the 1970s
Learning objective	Knowledge of the history of art and architecture since the 1970s. Sensibility for historical processes and for the concepts in the realm of visual culture.
Content	The two-semester course offers an introduction to the history of modern and contemporary art and architecture since ca. 1970. Motivated by questions of the current discourse, central topics and exemplary works of art and architecture are discussed. Concepts such as "labor", "economy", "experience", "research", "nature", "diversity" or "surface" are used to focus on specific historical developments and connections. Art and architecture is considered as a field of cultural change as well as an indicator of social, economic, and political conflicts which in turn helps to understand historical dynamics.
Lecture notes	A video documentation of the lecture class is available.
Literature	Required reading will be announced in the class and on the website of the chair.
051-1210-21L	Integrated Discipline History of Art and Architecture (P. Ursprung)	3 credits	2U	P. Ursprung
Abstract	A brief assignment within the History of Architecture completed in writing and/or in the form of creative work is integrated into the Architectural Design project.
Learning objective	The objective is a detailed analysis of a topic chosen within the History of Architecture. The conclusions gained shall be integrated into the Architectural Design project.
Content	The integrated study performance is associated with the draft, but a clearly recognizable independent performance in the form of a short written and / or creative work must be performed. The choice of topics is made in close consultation with the substitute professorship, the form and scope of the work are agreed in advance.
Prerequisites / Notice	The prerequisite is registration at mystudies.ethz.ch and an e-mail to the chair by the end of the first week of the semester stating the design topic and the supervising chair, as well as participation in the colloquium in the second week of the semester for a general introduction and concrete discussion of the integration work . The place and time of the colloquium will be announced on the homepage of the Professorship in Hildebrand. The submission deadline is set analogously to that of the draft.
052-0804-00L	History and Theory in Architecture II	2 credits	2V + 2U	M. Delbeke, T. Avermaete, L. Stalder, P. Ursprung
Abstract	Introduction and overview of the history and theory of architecture from the Renaissance to the nineteenth century. (Prof. Dr. M. Delbeke) Introduction in the methods and instruments of the history of art and architecture. (Prof. Dr. M. Delbeke, Prof. Dr. L. Stalder, Prof. Dr. P. Ursprung, Prof. Dr. T. Avermaete)
Learning objective	Acquiring basic knowledge of the history of architecture and architectural theory, resp. of the methods and instruments of research into architecture. Being able to identify the main architectural issues and debates of the period and geography covered in the course. Acquiring the attitudes and tools to develop a historically informed reading of the built environment. Acquiring the tools to be able to draw on historical, theoretical and critical research to nourish one's architectural culture.
Content	The course History and Theory of Architecture II offers a chronological and thematic overview of the architecture and architectural theory produced in Europe from the 15th up to 19th century. Thematic lectures about key questions at play during the period will be combined with the in-depth analysis of historical buildings. Themes will cover the emergence and development of Vitruvian design theory and practice up to the 19th century, and related issues such as the emergence of the architect; the media of architectural design and practice (drawings, models, building materials); patterns and media of dissemination and influence (micro-architecture, imagery); building types (the palazzo and the villa); questions of beauty and ornament; questions of patronage (e.g. the Roman papacy); the relation of buildings to the city (e.g. the development of European capitals); attitudes towards history (origin myths, historicism); the question of the monument. The course Fundamentals of the History and Theory of Architecture II consists of different parts, each dealing with a particular area of research into the history of art and architecture (1) The historiography of architecture (M. Delbeke) (2) Architectural media (L. Stalder). (3) Architecture and art (P. Ursprung) (4) Urbanism and the Commons (T. Avermaete)
Literature	Literature and handouts will be provided over the course of the term.
Prerequisites / Notice	For the course History and Theory of Architecture II students will rely on assisted self study to acquire basic knowledge of the canonical history of architecture in Europe.
052-0808-00L	History and Theory of Architecture VI (P. Ursprung)	2 credits	2V	P. Ursprung
Abstract	History of Art and Architecture since the 1970s
Learning objective	Knowledge of the history of art and architecture since the 1970s. Sensibility for historical processes and for the concepts in the realm of visual culture.
Content	The two-semester course offers an introduction to the history of modern and contemporary art and architecture since ca. 1970. Motivated by questions of the current discourse, central topics and exemplary works of art and architecture are discussed. Concepts such as "labor", "economy", "experience", "research", "nature", "diversity" or "surface" are used to focus on specific historical developments and connections. Art and architecture is considered as a field of cultural change as well as an indicator of social, economic, and political conflicts which in turn helps to understand historical dynamics.
Lecture notes	A video documentation of the lecture class is available.
Literature	Required reading will be announced in the class and on the website of the chair.
052-0824-21L	History of Art and Architecture: Exhibiting Architecture	1 credit	2G	P. Ursprung, F. Fischli, N. Olsen
Abstract	In this Wahlfach you become an active curator for a touring exhibition.
Learning objective	In this elective course you become an active curator for a touring exhibition. The subject of the exhibition and Wahlfach is CGI (Computer Generated Images). The studio focus' on methods of conceiving and producing architecture exhibitions.
Content	«Exhibiting architecture» has a growing significance as a form of practice. In this Wahlfach you become an active curator for a touring exhibition. The subject of the exhibition and Wahlfach is CGI (Computer Generated Images) and your tutors are the curators Fredi Fischli and Niels Olsen (gta), Luigi Alberto Cippini of the experimental architecture studio Armature Globale, as well as a group of guest lecturers. We are also visiting ETH Zurich’s Disney Research Laboratory, who is behind the technical innovation of numerous movies. Throughout the semester we both reflect on the exhibition’s main question of departure and you develop individually and in teams contributions for the upcoming exhibition. Enhanced by the pandemic, CGI gains an increasing presence. In architecture CGI is used to both visualize and design buildings, but also to test their behavior during possible earthquakes, fire or how the flow of people is accommodated. In medicine digital models are used to train surgeons, digital avatars in music culture question understandings of gender, in forensics they are used to re-enact scenarios and movies confuse different realities in often non traceable ways. For this exhibition we research how CGI for architecture and beyond is produced. We will look at video tutorials and how the knowledge about CGI distributes. Who are the programmers, CGI architects and what’s the culture behind this new, powerful field of image production? Throughout the semester we read together texts on the subject of CGI, new forms of representation and on display techniques. We organize discussions with protagonists from various fields. In teams you realize contributions for the upcoming exhibition.
Literature	A reading list will be provided.
Prerequisites / Notice	Contribution / project realized as a team or individually for the exhibition. Zoom link: https://ethz.zoom.us/j/66886439058
063-0320-21L	History of Art and Architecture (Thesis Elective, P. Ursprung)	6 credits	13A	N. Zschocke, T. Klauser, B. Seidel, A. Smith, P. Ursprung
Abstract	Independent thesis on a monographic or thematic topic within the scope of the History of Art and Architecture.
Learning objective	The objective is to write an independent thesis on a monographic or thematic topic within the scope of the History of Art and Architecture. The focus is to thus exemplify a comprehensive view of the approach and methods towards the modern History of Art.
Content	The aim of the elective course paper is to discuss a topic freely selected from the field of architectural history, in agreement with the assistant lecturer(s). In addition to original ideas, positions taken in the history of research on the subject should also be discussed. It is important to use the correct scholarly format and clear language. The paper should be approximately 36,000 characters in length and should also include as much pictorial material as needed. At the beginning and in the end the paper will be discussed in detail.
Prerequisites / Notice	Students who are interested to do a Thesis Elective have to arrange an appointment at the chair. Elective works can be realized in various media (text, video, photography, performance). Supervision by academic staff of the chair of History of Art and Architecture, Philip Ursprung.
063-0854-21L	Subject Semester (Fachsemester) FS21 in the Field of History and Theory of Architecture (Ursprung) Only for Architecture MSc, Programme Regulations 2017. Enrolment only possible after consultation with the lecturer. A student can only register once for a "Fachsemester" during the Master studies!	14 credits	29A	P. Ursprung
Abstract	INHABIT EXHIBIT A collective manifesto "But Grandmother! What big eyes you have," said Little Red Riding Hood. "The better to see you with, my dear," replied the wolf. Since when are windows so big? Since when are exhibitions so real? How does the inside and the outside relate? Students are invited to give answers to these questions and develop them further.
Learning objective	Our aim is to develop a new teaching form for the history and theory of architecture. Students will evolve their writing skills and they will engage with theories and practices of exhibiting (and inhabiting).
Content	INHABIT EXHIBIT A collective manifesto "But Grandmother! What big eyes you have," said Little Red Riding Hood. "The better to see you with, my dear," replied the wolf. Since when are windows so big? Since when are exhibitions so real? How does the inside and the outside relate? Students are invited to give answers to these questions and develop them further. Starting with three concrete sites – the grotto of the healer Emma Kunz in Würenlos whose artistic work will be exhibited in Aargauer Kunsthaus, Aarau, IKEA in Spreitenbach, the first IKEA branch outside Scandinavia, and the village of Quinten at Walensee, a microcosm about to become a museum of itself - students will develop during the semester written essays, video-essays or exhibition scenarios as part of a collective manifesto. Our aim is to increase the knowledge and sensitivity of architecture students toward the issue of exhibiting and inhabiting, to increase their skills in writing and reading, to make their voices heard and to develop a new teaching form for the history and theory of architecture.
Literature	Will be provided.
Prerequisites / Notice	A student can only register once for a "Fachsemester" during the Master studies!