ART 339 - Modern Architecture

3 Credit(s) | Lecture |
Course can be counted for credit once

Description:
Theory and form in twentieth century architecture. The course presents a detailed examination of architecture in both Europe and America since 1900. Subjects include art nouveau; de Stijl; the Bauhaus; the new internationalism as against art deco styles; fascist and capitalist architecture of the thirties and forties; minimalist styles as against revivalism; the sculptural and monumental as against nihilist attitudes in contemporary architecture. Some thought is given to the contrast between “popular” and “elitist” styles. Considerable attention is given to contemporary theories on the function and forms of architecture.

Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisite: ART 102 or ART 250 or ART 230 or permission of instructor

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