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2017-2018 Official General Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

ART 108 - History of Architecture I


Overview of 40 centuries of building, beginning in Ancient Egypt. The student follows the political technological, religious and social movements that have influenced the major design styles, outstanding architects, and designer of each era through the Gothic period.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1.  Identify major architectural monuments throughout historical periods covered in class.
2.  Identify and label specific characteristics of said monuments and periods, employing appropriate vocabulary.
3.  Address the social, historical, political and/or economic contexts in which architectural constructions are produced.