DESIGN HISTORY AND THEORY 276 - The Dwelling in The West: a Survey of Vernacular Traditions

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New York School of Interior Design

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Lecture credits 2; Elective; Prerequisites: 111, 112 Students will consider the evolution of the vernacular dwellings in North America and Europe beginning with the Renaissance. Lectures will cover a broad range of urban and suburban forms, from the town house to the apartment building, as well as farm dwellings, rural cottages, and tract houses. Class discussions will explore the importance of industrialization, mass production, and the role played by commercial developers and the media.

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3.00

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Lecture

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www.nysid.edu

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(212) 472-1500

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Semester

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