After successful completion of the course, students are able to independently conduct literature and archival research to accompany their research and identify and evaluate the advantages and limitations of remote research.
"Diokletianspalast, Südmauer zum Meer", George Niemann 1906 (wikipedia.org visited on 08.02.2023)
Before the confrontation with the object of a building survey, building archeology is founded on research in libraries and archives, and the remote collection of information on the subject. Multimedia offers are used to - remotely - expand on the study of historical documents and build a comprehensive understanding of the building without having visited the object itself.
Remote research allows researchers to look at remote objects and work on them from a distance. This aspect has become crucial due to crisis-related travel restrictions and a strong awareness of the ecological impact of intensive travel activities.
In this course, using the example of Diocletian's Palace in Split, research methods are presented, discussed, and applied, that allow us to examine different aspects of architectural history "from a distance". Students will practice the thematic approach to historic architecture. They will slowly engage with various facets of the Palace. For this purpose, accompanied by classical literature research, historical archival material in Vienna on the Palace will be researched, visited, and analyzed for its relevance.
Due to the continuous adaptation and addition to the building structure of the ancient city center, Split presents a complex field of research for building archaeologists. The late antique building complex was constructed as a residence for the Roman emperor Diocletian and has become an important tourist destination on the Dalmatian coast. A comprehensive picture of the late antique building structure will be created by systematically examining the historical materials and visual documentation.
- Analysis and interpretation of historical documentation
- Structuring, organizing, and evaluating research data
- Research in local archives in Vienna and archives in Split (on-site and remote)
- Organizing exchange platforms for collaborative work
The student has to be enrolled for at least one of the studies listed below