ARTH220  - World Architecture

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This course will introduce the history of the built environment, from the Prehistoric Era to the contemporary world of globalization. This survey includes environmental, religious, and political/ideological impulses which form the history of architecture. While examining the major movements within their appropriate socio-cultural contexts, emphasis is placed on terminology and concepts relating to construction, style, and significant innovations.

 

Prerequisites

N/A

Corequisites

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Schedule of Classes

Registration Dates Course Dates Session
09/26/11 - 02/26/12 03/05/12 - 04/29/12 Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session
11/28/11 - 04/29/12 05/07/12 - 07/01/12 Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session
01/30/12 - 06/24/12 07/02/12 - 08/26/12 Summer 2012 Session B - 8 Week session

Course Materials

Book Title: Buildings across Time: An Introduction to World Architecture, 3rd Ed
ISBN: 007305304X
Publication Info: McGraw-Hill
Author: Fazio et al
Unit Cost: $128.75

 

Faculty

 
 

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