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ARHA246

American Architecture and Urbanism 1770-1914
ARHA246 FA

Crosslistings: AMST232

Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Sat Mar 8 05:00:40 EST 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       40      40         0

This course considers the development of architecture and urbanism in the United States from the late 18th through the early 20th century. Major themes include the relationship of American to European architectures, the varied symbolic functions of architecture in American political, social, and cultural history, and the emergence of American traditions in the design of landscapes and planning for modern cities.

MAJOR READINGS

Leland Roth, A CONCISE HISTORY OF AMERICAN
ARCHITECTURE
William Pierson, AMERICAN BUILDINGS AND THEIR ARCHITECTS
I: THE COLONIAL AND NEO-CLASSICAL STYLES
William Pierson, AMERICAN BUILDINGS AND THEIR ARCHITECTS II:
TECHNOLOGY AND THE PICTURESQUE, THE CORPORATE AND THE EARLY
GOTHIC STYLES
James F. O'Gorman, H.H. RICHARDSON, ARCHITECTURAL FORMS FOR
AMERICAN SOCIETY
William Jordy, AMERICAN BUILDINGS AND THEIR ARCHITECTS IV:
PROGRESSIVE AND ACADEMIC IDEALS AT THE TURN OF THE TWENTIETH
CENTURY

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One quiz, midterm and final examinations, one term paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Prior completion of ARHA101 is helpful, though this course is not a formal prerequisite. Preregistered students must attend the first class meeting or be subject to withdrawal from the course.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ART

Prerequisites: None

Section 01
Siry, J
Times: .T.T... 1:10PM;
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 3, Fr: 4
Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997




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