Lecture

The Ritualization of Life: From Temple to Domestic Space

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In course

AR-502: The origins of domestic space

The course is part of a three-year trajectory dedicated to a comprehensive history of domestic space. This year the course will be devoted to the origins of domestic space, from hunter-gatherer forms of life to the rise of private property. ...

Description

This lecture explores the concept of ritualization in ancient cultures, focusing on the transition from domestic spaces to temples. It delves into the significance of the Tèmenos as the archetypical temple in the Western world, highlighting the separation of land for religious purposes. The instructor discusses the evolution of temples from simple huts to grand structures like the Great Temenos of Naukratis. The lecture also covers the role of rituals in religious ceremonies, emphasizing the importance of orthopraxis and the universal nature of ritual activities. Additionally, it examines how rituals have transcended historical periods and continue to shape cultural practices. The presentation concludes by connecting ritualization not only to temple life but also to everyday activities, showcasing how ancient communities integrated rituals into various aspects of their lives.

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Instructor

Pier Vittorio Aureli

Expertise Architecture, political theory, urban history Pier Vittorio Aureli (Rome, 1973) is an architect and educator. He studied at the Istituto di Architettura di Venezia (IUAV) and later at the Berlage Institute and TU Delft where he earned his PhD. Aureli currently teaches at the école Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne where he direct the Laboratory Theory and Project of Domestic space and teaches courses on History and Theories of Architecture. He has taught at the Architectural Association in London

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