ARHI 44470 - Twentieth Century Architecture

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Art History

Description:

What is the appropriate architecture for modern times? Convinced that the 20th century constituted a new epoch with distinctive design problems different from previous periods, architects, clients and critics have debated the answer to this question. This great debate unfolded within parameters set by new aesthetic theories & movements, new building materials and technologies, new political systems, and the ever-present constraints imposed by economic considerations. This debate constitutes the central theme of this course. In a history of architecture conceived in this manner individual buildings or design movements are treated not as examples of different styles but as critical positions or arguments in an international debate about form, function, materials and technologies. This version of Twentieth Century Architecture has been revised to take advantage of the city of London specifically and the English experience more generally and special emphasis will be given to English examples of twentieth century whenever possible. NB: Textbook(s) for this course will not be available through the Textbook Loan Scheme

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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