A new language in art and architectural heritage studies: A prophecy
by Dr Sajid Bin Doza | Head of the Department of Architecture, State University of Bangladesh, Bangladesh
Abstract:
Art and architectural history studies is an essential part of undergraduate studies in architecture. Generally speaking, students of architecture mostly have an indifferent attitude to this learning of history. Perhaps the traditional format of teaching and learning is the reason. Architectural heritage aligns learners to connect and to communicate cultural legitimate as well as longing, on the other hand to carry out a region’s authentic values of historic substances. Most of the history books are text-heavy that works as the first impediment for a student who is studying in a creative field. To do basic historical analysis, artistic appreciation and critical thinking using words or jargons put extra burden on the students whose skills are particularly focused on design studies. This eventually deterred the students go to the required depth of knowledge and ability for history theory studies, an investigation of the past. Hence it is high time to rethink about integrating the history education with art and architectural studies in a more comprehensive way that partakes the skills that students already have. Perhaps, critical illustrated drawings with annotated thoughts could substantiate the history book as a new pedagogic tool. The focus of this essay is to examine the efficacy of this new learning tool of authentic sketching and scientific drawings for historical studies in art and architectural studies. It is anticipated that illustration as more engaging. The essay would also address a ‘roadmap of knowledge sharing’ for the future history studies not only for the students in creative discipline but also young children at primary and secondary level through illustrated history books. pedagogic tool could contribute to advanced history studies in future.
Keywords: Architectural illustration, Skills, Art, Pedagogy
Author Bio:
Dr. Sajid Bin Doza is a Professor and Head of the Architecture Department at State University of Bangladesh. The historic monuments of northern part of Bengal have been a great inspiration for his sketching works, since that not only made him wish to be an architect, but helped him to create the artistic works in painting, cartooning and clay modeling, that have won him several awards at home and abroad. Within the framework of his studies and researches, Dr. Sajid organized nine solo exhibitions at home and abroad showing his sketches and drawings on the cultural heritage of Bangladesh. Followed by the exhibition he published several books on the cultural heritages of the country.
