Introduction to the history and interpretation of western art that explores painting, graphic arts and sculpture from the Renaissance to the present.
department
History Theory + Criticism
3-0-9
U
3-0-6
G
Instructor: Stanford Anderson
Explores pivotal events and buildings that have shaped today's understanding and approach to contemporary architecture. Emphasis placed on buildings and works of individual architects, as given from a practicing architect's perspective.
3-0-6
H
3-0-9
H
Instructor: Mark Jarzombek
Studies the interrelationship of theory, history, and practice. Looks at theory not as specialized discourse relating only to architecture, but as touching on many issues, whether they be cultural, aesthetic, philosophical, or professional.
3-0-9
U
Instructor: Nasser Rabbat
Introduces the history of Islamic cultures through their most vibrant material signs: the religious architecture that spans fourteen centuries and three continents — Asia, Africa, and Europe.
3-0-9
H
Instructor: Nasser Rabbat
This seminar offers a critical review of scholarship on Islamic architecture in the last two centuries through close reading of texts, museum exhibitions, and architectural projects.
3-0-9
U/G
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A history of architectural design, architectural practice, and the role of architecture in the culture and society of Renaissance Italy.
3-0-9
H
Instructor: Arindam Dutta
Heard this one lately? “Our techno-fetishistic tendency to see technology as inherently presenting the instruments to solve all manner of social problems is today more the problem than the solution.
3-0-6
H
3-0-9
H
Instructor: Arindam Dutta
Examines the manner in which key theories of technology have influenced architectural and art production in terms of their "humanizing" claims. Students test theories of technology on the grounds of whether technology is good or bad for humans. Limited to 15; preference to MArch students.
3-0-9
U
Instructor: Caroline Jones
Critical examination of major developments in European, Asian, and American art from 1940 to the present.
3-0-9
H
Instructor: Mark Jarzombek
Studies theoretical and historiographical works pertaining to the fields of art and architectural history. Members of seminar pursue work designed to examine their own presuppositions and methods. Open only to PhD candidates and other advanced students.
3-0-6
H
3-0-9
H
Instructor: Caroline Jones
Seminar or lecture on a topic in the history, theory and criticism of architecture and art that is not covered in the regular curriculum. Requires original research and presentation of oral and written reports and/or design projects, varying at the discretion of the instructor.