Vol. 2024 No. 5 (2024)
Articles

An outline of the basic theories in western architectural history

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  • Soo-yeon Kim,
  • Yoo-chun Choi
Soo-yeon Kim
The Commercial Press (Hong Kong) Limited, 13th Floor, Central Building, 8 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong, 0000, China
Yoo-chun Choi
The Commercial Press (Hong Kong) Limited, 13th Floor, Central Building, 8 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong, 0000, China

Published 14-11-2024

Keywords

  • Architectural History,
  • Art History Approach,
  • Historical and Philosophical Approach,
  • Interdisciplinary Research

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Abstract

This article explores the foundational theories of Western architectural history and their development, focusing on three main research approaches: the art history approach, the historical and philosophical approach, and the relationship between architectural views and historical views at the level of architectural theory. The article first introduces the origins and theoretical prerequisites of Western architectural history, emphasizing the profound influence of art theory and philosophy on the field. It then discusses the evolution of foundational theoretical issues in architectural history, pointing out the academic differences between architecture and art, as well as the interdisciplinary nature of architectural historical research. The article also analyzes issues related to architectural historiography, including the regionality of architectural history and the complexity of cultural exchanges, as well as the critique of Eurocentrism. Furthermore, the article explores the diversity of research methods in architectural history, including historical and philosophical approaches, and emphasizes the importance of the research subject in architectural historical studies.

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  28. Ibid., pp. 22-23.
  29. Ibid., p. 17.
  30. Ibid., pp. 18-19.
  31. Ibid., p. 23.
  32. Ibid., p. 289.
  33. Ibid., p. 290.
  34. Ibid., p. 290.