| This module will consist of an introduction to the history of architecture and techniques of
construction involving studies of materials used for built heritage; introduce architectural vocabulary
of the historic buildings and their understanding. Different construction techniques and technologies
used in different time periods in history with focus on 16th to 19th centuries. Use of materials and their
properties (in Mauritian context).
Topics include: Introduction to historic buildings, History of Architecture, Building Materials Use and
characteristics, Timber; Brick; Stone; Lime Mortars, Renders and Decorative Finishes;
construction involving studies of materials used for built heritage; introduce architectural vocabulary
of the historic buildings and their understanding. Different construction techniques and technologies
used in different time periods in history with focus on 16th to 19th centuries. Use of materials and their
properties (in Mauritian context).
Topics include: Introduction to historic buildings, History of Architecture, Building Materials Use and
characteristics, Timber; Brick; Stone; Lime Mortars, Renders and Decorative Finishes;
Art: an overview of History of art from Renaissance to Modern times involving main masterpieces of
drawing, painting, sculpture in reference to architecture; the history of fabrication techniques
(jewellery, costume, drawing, painting, sculpture); ‘ethno-architecture’ etc.
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Administrative assistant: DILMAHOMED BOCUS Bibi Swaleha
Telephone: 4037400
Email: s.dilmahomed@uom.ac.mu |
