Course Description

Surveys architecture from ancient times to the 19th century with emphasis on philosophy of design, form, and structure. Lecture 4 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

To acquaint the student visually and literally with the great buildings and styles of Western Civilization.

Course Prerequisites/Co-requisites

First and second year students.

Course Objectives

This survey will enable the student to:

• Appraise and identify the effects of culture, technology and place on the Architecture of Western Civilizations
• Identify the organizing concepts in form, space and structure of the great buildings of Ancient Civilizations
• Identify the organizing concepts in form, space and structure of the great buildings of Medieval Civilizations
• Identify the organizing concepts in form, space and structure of the great buildings of the Renaissance
• Identify the organizing concept in form, space and structure of the great buildings of the Baroque period