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ARHA355
Modern Architecture Between the World Wars
ARHA355 SP
Next Offered in 9899 SP
A seminar exploring the development of the modern movement
in architecture in Europe and the United States between
World War I and World War II. Emphasis is on the
relationship of architectural culture to historical
conditions during this era. Individual architects are
studied in relation to concurrent political, economic,
social and ideological developments.
MAJOR READINGS
Curtis, LE CORBUSIER: IDEAS AND FORMS
Etlin, MODERNISM IN ITALIAN ARCHITECTURE 1890-1940
Hitchcock and Johnson, THE INTERNATIONAL STYLE
Miller-Lane, ARCHITECTURE AND POLITICS IN GERMANY
1918-1945
Pommer (Ed.), "Revising Modernist History: The Architecture
of the 1920s and 1930s," Art Journal (Summer 1983)
Stein, TOWARD NEW TOWNS FOR AMERICA
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Midterm examination, research
paper and class presentations of research.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Permission of
instructor. Prior completion of ARHA254 is helpful, though
that course is not a formal prerequisite. Preference for
enrollment given to departmental majors, especially those
in history of art or in architecture.
Preregistered students must attend the first class meeting
or be subject to withdrawal from the course.
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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