American Architecture and Urbanism, 1770-1914
ARHA 246
Spring 2009
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01
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| Crosslisting:
AMST 232 |
| Course Cluster: Urban Studies |
This course considers the development of architecture and urbanism in the United States from the late 18th through the early 20th century. Major themes include the relationship of American to European architectures; the varied symbolic functions of architecture in American political, social, and cultural history; and the emergence of American traditions in the design of landscapes and planning for modern cities. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Interpretation
Course lectures, discussions, readings and assignments aim to develop the ability to analyze works of architecture and related visual art from a wide range of interpretive perspectives.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ART |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AMST)(ARHA-MN)(ARHA)(IDEA-MN) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Dell Upton, ARCHITECTURE IN THE UNITED STATES
William Pierson, AMERICAN BUILDINGS AND THEIR ARCHITECTS I: THE COLONIAL AND NEO-CLASSICAL STYLES
Leland Roth, AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE: A HISTORY
James F. O'Gorman, H.H. RICHARDSON, ARCHITECTURAL FORMS FOR AMERICAN SOCIETY
William Jordy, AMERICAN BUILDINGS AND THEIR ARCHITECTS IV: PROGRESSIVE AND ACADEMIC IDEALS AT THE TURN OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
Keith L. Eggener, AMERICAN ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY: A CONTEMPORARY READER
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two short papers, two in-class essay examinations and a final examination |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Prior completion of ARHA 151 is helpful, though this course is not a formal prerequisite |
| Instructor(s): Siry,Joseph M. Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: CINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 50 | | SR major: 7 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: 6 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 7 | JR non-major: 10 | SO: 8 | FR: 8 |
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