ART 2300 - Architectural History
3 Credits
Explores major works of architecture around the world dating from prehistory to the present. An emphasis is placed on understanding the architectural significance of individual monuments in terms of the styles and methods employed in their creations well as the various environmental, cultural, social, religious, economic, and political factors that influenced these monuments.
Major Content Areas
Modern and Contemporary Architecture: 10% Architecture of Ancient Greece and Rome: 10% Early Christian, Byzantine and Medieval Architecture: 10% Islamic Architecture: 10% Architecture of India and Southeast Asia: 10% Romanesque and Gothic Architecture: 10% Architecture of China and Japan: 10% Architecture of Ancient Europe, the Near East, and Egypt: 10% Mesoamerican/Pre-Colombian and African Architecture: 10% Renaissance and Baroque Architecture: 10%
Learning Outcomes
Explain the significance of works of architecture in terms of the styles and methods employed in their creation Explain the various environmental, cultural, social, religious, economic, and political factors that have influenced the development of architecture throughout history Identify and describe various architectural forms, styles, and techniques Explain the ways in which architecture expresses ideas and meets needs of diverse cultures throughout the world Apply an understanding of vocabulary and cultural characteristics of major historical architectural styles Analyze the relationship between architecture and life in historical and cultural contexts Identify major works of architecture, architects, and architectural styles from prehistory to the present.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
08 - Global Perspective 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
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