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3.00 Credits
This course examines the history, characteristics and meaning of North American vernacular architecture, in particular that 95 percent of the built domain that does not exemplify academic high style design. Topics include ethnic traditions in built form; the architecture of traditional American houses; agrarian, industrial and commercial buildings; the influence of the automobile on the built environment; and issues of vernacular landscape. Prerequisites: ARTH 110, ENGL 123.
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3.00 Credits
Students investigate historical, architectural and other factors that shaped the built environment of British colonial America. Lectures highlight English architecture, design and construction and the impact they had on public and private architecture, city planning and other aspects of the colonial American lifestyle such as interior arrangement and furnishings. Topics related to building preservation of key colonial monuments are also addressed. Prerequisite: ARLH 208 or ARTH 207.
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3.00 Credits
The ancient Greeks and Romans developed a remarkable range of building types to accommodate their religious, political and social practices. This course approaches ancient Greek and Roman architecture by considering how the intended use of these structures related to architectural form, decoration and location and stresses, in particular, the value of primary sources and archaeological material in enriching the understanding of built form during these eras. Prerequisites: ARTH 110, ENGL 123.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the evolution of art and architecture in the medieval Islamic world using a chronological and regional approach, ranging from the large unified empires of the Umayyads and Abbasids to the smaller successor states in Islamic Spain, sub-Saharan Africa and Mughal India. The course investigates the origins and nature of Islamic religion and culture and introduces students to the development of a unique Arab-Muslim civilization. Prerequisites: ARTH 110, ENGL 123.
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the art and architecture of the Romanesque period, from the 10th through the 12th centuries. The course focuses on the development of Romanesque architecture and monumental sculpture but also includes manuscript illumination and the minor arts. Emphasis is placed on the social context of the monument, as explored through selected readings from original sources. Prerequisites: ARTH 110, ENGL 123.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the indigenous art, architecture and cities of Africa, viewing the continent not as a region of cultural unity but as an interconnected territory with a long and varied history. The art and architecture begin in the ancient world with the development of urban civilizations in Egypt, Nubia, Kush and Aksum; continue into medieval times with the rise of kingdoms and trading empires in both East and West Africa; and continue into colonial times. Prerequisites: ARTH 110, ENGL 123.
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the art and architecture of the Gothic period, from the early 12th century to the late 14th century. The course focuses on the development of Gothic architecture, sculpture and stained glass but also encompasses manuscript illumination, metal work and ivory carving. Emphasis is placed on the social context of the monuments, as explored through selected readings from original sources. Prerequisites: ARTH 110, ENGL 123.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines two distinct facets: surviving monuments that illustrate the revivalism of the 19th century and the development of the skyscraper during the 20th century, together with its various manifestations by important architects. Students record observations in journals and deliver on-site presentations in New York City. Final papers and/or projects are produced as statements of the discoveries and experiences of the students. Prerequisite: ARTH 110.
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3.00 Credits
This lecture class addresses a variety of North American landscapes and how they link social groups and their spaces. Subjects include everyday homes, highways, factories, stores, and recreation areas from the colonial era to the present. The guiding approach assumes that examining ordinary landscapes can help us understand the environmental experience and meaning of the majority of Americans. Prerequisite: ARLH 208 or ARTH 207.
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3.00 Credits
Vernacular architectural traditions will be explored from a global perspective as a broad-ranging, but selective study of specific cultures and regions. The primary focus of the course will be on domestic architecture and settlement forms, but also include some vernacular religious and ceremonial structures. Through this course students will acquire an appreciation of the range of building traditions found around the world, and explore the connection between architectural forms and the societies that created them. Prerequisite: ARTH 110.
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