History and Theory
214ab History of Architecture (4-4, FaSp) History of building and cities, social, political, technical, formal, aesthetic dimensions in western and non-western traditions: a: Antiquity through the Middle Ages; b: Renaissance to present. Steele, Ghirardo, Breisch.
312 Urban Form and Architecture in Italy (2, Fa) Historical overview and theoretical discussion of selected cities, urban spaces and buildings from ancient Rome to the present Italy. Prerequisite for Milan/Como program. Morland.
314 Theory and Criticism: Recent Trends and Developments (3, Fa) Examination of the issues and images, the polemics and personalities that are animating current architectural discourse and practice. Prerequisite: 214bg or departmental approval. Ghirardo.
316 Language and Culture (3, Sp) (Milan/Como program only.) General introduction to Italian history, culture and language. Seminar followed by classroom discussions, guest lectures, reading and weekly field trips. Staff.
326 The Modern Movement in Architecture (4, Sp) Major theories of modern architecture are presented by studying the work of masters such as: Gropius, Mies van der Rohe, Corbusier and Kahn. Steele.
341 History of Italian Architecture 1400-1990 (4, Sp) Introduction to the important buildings, architects and architectural movements in Italy from the Renaissance to the present. Ghirardo.
409 American Architecture and Urbanism (4, Sp) American architecture and urbanism from Thomas Jefferson to Frank Lloyd Wright examined in relation to European influences and indigenous developments. Breisch.
416 Architecture and Urbanism in France (2, Sp) Provides an understanding of the cities and buildings of France. Includes case studies as specific places, historical background for development of personal design theory. Open to architecture students (majors and minors) at third year and above.
432 People Places & Culture: Architecture of the Public Realm (4, Sp) Critical observation of the architecture of public places and buildings and their roles in regard to the character of contemporary public life. Harris.
440m Literature and the Urban Experience (4, Fa) Post-industrial revolution urban environments and dynamic relationships in cities such as Manchester, Paris, St. Petersburg, New York and Los Angeles, as revealed in novels, architecture, and urban forms. Prerequisite: departmental approval. Ghirardo.
441 A History of Architectural Theory: 1400-1914 (2, Sp) A seminar on architectural theory from Alberti to Scott, reviewing primary texts and subsequent criticisms. Ghirardo.
442m Women's Spaces in History: "Hussies," "Harems," and "Housewives" (4, Sp) Methods for studying patterns of spatial differentiation of women throughout history from home to city embodied in gender specific language and gendered spaces. Ghirardo.
454 Contemporary Asian Architecture (4, Fa) Exploration of various "Asian" architectures, comparisons of areas, identifying current trends and impact of Asia on Southern California. Steele.
499 History of Modern Architecture in Southern California (4, Sp) An exploration of the events, conditions and revelations leading to the epoch known as the modern movement in Southern California that made a lasting impact on the world of architecture in the 20th century. Study these significant buildings, mostly houses, and the architects who designed them. Koenig.
532ab Elements of the Urban Landscape (2-2, Fa) Study of the basic spatial and infrastructure elements of the city, and how urban places are formed: a: a typological analysis of buildings, open space, and urban patterns; b: incremental development, public-private collaboration, community incentives and controls, project implementation strategies. Polyzoides, Harris.
533ab Urban Landscape Case Studies (2-2, Sp) Lectures, discussion, and individual research on the physical, formal, and spatial characteristics of historic city types from ancient to modern: a: historical study of urban centers; b: comparative study of design theories. Sherwood Stein Vasishth.
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