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ARHA246
American Architecture and Urbanism 1770-1914
ARHA246 FA
Crosslistings: AMST232
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 35 | 0 | Times: .T.T... 1:10PM-2:30PM; | No | No |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999
)
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
Dell Upton, ARCHITECTURE IN THE UNITED
STATES
William Pierson, AMERICAN BUILDINGS AND THEIR ARCHITECTS
I: THE COLONIAL AND NEO-CLASSICAL 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
Two in-class essay
examinations and a final examination.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Prior completion of
ARHA101 is helpful, though this course is not a formal
prerequisite.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, 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: 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- 2:30PM;
- 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-22-1999
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