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Academic Year 2004/2005

European Architecture and Urbanism, 1750-1910
ARHA 244 FA
Crosslistings:
FRST 292
Clusters:

Urban Studies

The course will consider developments in the history and theory of architecture and urbanism, primarily in France, England, and Germany, from the mid-18th through the early 20th century. Architectural culture will be discussed as a response to changing political, economic, and ideological conditions in these national societies. A central theme is the relationship between concepts of both historicism and modernity throughout the period. The study of urbanism will include transformation of existing cities, housing, new towns, and utopian communities.

MAJOR READINGS

Henry-Russell Hitchcock, ARCHITECTURE, NINETEENTH AND TWENTIETH CENTURIES
Barry Bergdoll, EUROPEAN ARCHITECTURE 1750-1890
Robin Middleton and David Watkin, NEOCLASSICAL AND 19TH CENTURY ARCHITECTURE I: THE ENLIGHTMENT IN FRANCE AND ENGLAND
Sir John Summerson, THE CLASSICAL LANGUAGE OF ARCHITECTURE
Wolfgang Braunfels, URBAN DESIGN IN WESTERN EUROPE
Donald Olsen, THE CITY AS A WORK OF ART

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two hour examinations and a final examination.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Prior completion of ARHA151 is helpful, though this course is not a formal prerequisite.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ART    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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