USSY 215 - Learning to See: Architecture and Aesthetics in Context

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Case Western Reserve University

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From the temples of Dynastic Egypt through the magnificent cathedrals of Europe to your own back door, explore the transformations of the built environment and aesthetics in the context of politics, sociology, biology, and scientific advancements. Investigate the choices we make as a society as we continue to shape our personal and urban environment. Active discussion, critical thinking, local field trips, and thoughtful writing are essential parts of this seminar which attempts to elucidate connections between art, architecture, and the currents that move society. Learn to read the language of stone and steel that is written all around us. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSSY, FSCC, FSNA, FSSO or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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