ARPL 311 - History III: Modern Architecture

Institution:

Catholic University of America

Subject:

Architecture and Planning

Description:

This course traces the recent history of architecture and urbanism from the dawn of industrialism and the rise of cities (mid-eighteenth century) to the present. Examples will be discussed with respect to aesthetic principles, symbolism and cultural meaning, site and urban design, and construction technology, and in the context of their behavioral, cultural, political, religious, ecological, and economic environments. Students are encouraged to understand the importance of precedents, to consider a diversity of viewpoints, and to evaluate buildings through critical inquiry.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cua.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 319-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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