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ARHA248

Frank Lloyd Wright in American Architectural and Cultural History: Myth and Fact
ARHA248 SP

Crosslistings: AMST116

Next Offered in 9899 SP

This freshman seminar explores the architecture, urbanism, and writings of America's best known and most influential modern architect. Sessions devoted to different phases of Wright's development will stress his relationship to the alternative architectural movements of his lifetime, and to traditions in American cultural and intellectual history. Critical analysis of existing historiography is emphasized. Short writing assignments through the term, and oral class presentations by students on topics related to the course. Final paper on different viewpoints on an aspect of Wright.

MAJOR READINGS

Wright, AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Wright, IN THE CAUSE OF ARCHITECTURE
Wright, STUDIES AND EXECUTED BUILDINGS
Hitchcock, IN THE NATURE OF MATERIALS
Twombly, FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT: HIS LIFE AND ARCHITECTURE
Gill, MANY MASKS: A LIFE OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
Bolon et al., eds., IN THE NATURE OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
McCarter, FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT: A PRIMER ON ARCHITECTURAL
PRINCIPLES
Smith, FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT: A STUDY IN ARCHITECTURAL CONTENT

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Short (1-5 page) writing assignments on buildings and readings; oral class presentation; final paper analyzing different historiographic viewpoints on an aspect of Wright.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

A limited enrollment seminar for first year students. Preference for enrollment given to students who have completed ARHA101. Preregistered students must attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class or they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997




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