fall 2007
ARC 387G:
World Architecture: The Middle Ages to the Industrial Revolution
Instructor:
Richard Cleary
Description
This is the second course in the School of Architecture's three-part introduction to the history of architecture. It offers a global perspective of buildings, their settings, and the dissemination of ideas about architecture from the 13th to the late-19th century. Particular attention is given the relationships of architectural expression, meaning, and building technology and to issues that arise when architectural traditions of one culture are imposed upon or otherwise adapted by another. The weekly graduate discussion section expands upon topics raised in the lectures through readings and student research assignments.
Educational Objectives
Establish chronological and thematic frameworks upon which more advanced study of architecture may be based
Develop skills of description and analysis
Develop skills for research in architectural history
Evaluation
Grades will be based on mid-term and final examinations, a series of position papers related to the themes of the discussion sections, and two research papers. Regular attendance is expected and will play a factor in determining borderline grades.
Texts
Spiro Kostof, A History of Architecture: Settings and Rituals (New York: Oxford University Press). Any edition.
Dora P. Crouch and June G. Johnson, Traditions in Architecture: Africa, America, Asia, and Oceania (New York: Oxford University Press, 2001).