Anders Hagalisletto

Join architectural researcher Anders Hagalisletto as he uncovers the lost teaching practices of architecture before modernism, focusing on the Christiania Drawing School. This lecture delves into fascinating discoveries, including forgotten drawings, lecture notes from a teacher in 1904, and previously unopened digitized books. Hagalisletto reconstructs the curriculum, particularly emphasizing the vital role of ornament teaching in developing drawing skills, understanding beauty from day one, and grasping architectural style and history. Explore why this historical approach to architectural education remains highly relevant today. Discover the detailed structure of ornament courses, from basic curved lines and circles to complex compositions and the application of ornaments to objects and various architectural styles. This is an essential viewing for anyone interested in the foundational principles of architectural education and the enduring importance of traditional drawing methods.

Recorded at the third annual Beauty and Ugliness in Architecture Conference, May 2nd - 4th, 2025.