4.605
4.650

A Global History of Architecture

Provides an outline of the history of architecture and urbanism from ancient times to the early modern period. Analyzes buildings as the products of culture and in relation to the special problems of architectural design. Stresses the geopolitical context of buildings and in the process familiarizes students with buildings, sites and cities from around the world.

Additional work required of graduate students.

Mark Jarzombek
TA: Maitha Almazrooei
TA: Manar Moursi
Spring
2022
4-0-8
U/G
Schedule
MW 11-12:30
Recitation 1: W 1-2
Recitation 2: F 12-1
Location
3-133
Recitations: 5-216
Prerequisites
None
Required Of
BSA; restricted elective A Minor
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
4.602
4.652

Modern Art and Mass Culture

Introduction to theories of modernism and postmodernism and their related forms (roughly 18th century to present) in art and design. Focuses on how artists use the tension between fine art and mass culture to critique both. Examines visual art in a range of genres, from painting to design objects and "relational aesthetics." Works of art are viewed in their interaction with advertising, caricature, comics, graffiti, television, fashion, "primitive" art, propaganda, and networks on the internet.

Additional work required of students taking graduate version.

Caroline Jones
TA: Hampton Smith
TA: Nina Wexelblatt
Spring
2022
4.602: 4-0-8
U
4.652: 3-0-6
G
Schedule
MW 9:30-11
Recitation 1: W 12-1
Recitation 2: F 11-12
Location
3-133
Recitation 1: 5-216
Recitation 2: 3-329
Prerequisites
None
Required Of
4.602: restricted elective BSA, BSAD, A Minor, D Minor; 4.652: restricted elective MArch
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
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