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Modern Architecture Between the World Wars
ARHA355 SP

This seminar explores 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. Preference for enrollment given to departmental majors in art history or studio art. 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: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ART    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000


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