ARH 225 History of World Architecture

Introduction to the history of architecture from antiquity to the 21st Century. Explores and compares the production of buildings and architectural projects across the globe from a broad range of cultural contexts.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Recommended: placement into WR 115 or above

General Education Requirements

Arts and Letters, Cultural Literacy

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Compare and contrast architectural works, reflecting on the complexities of different styles, periods, and artistic tendencies throughout the history of cultural production in different world regions

2. Recognize diverse values and perspectives—aesthetic, historical, political, philosophical, and/or religious—in the architectural production of different world cultures, in order to respectfully and constructively collaborate with others

3.Use Library resources to conduct independent research for academic papers, and reflect on successes, failures, and obstacles in that process

4.  Effectively communicate knowledge of art historical periods, styles, terminology, iconography, and theory using specific vocabulary of art historical methodologies and forms of analysis (formal, aesthetic, iconographical, sociohistorical)

5.  Apply the methodologies and skills gained in the course to produce critical reviews of architectural works