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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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