Arch 536 Architectural History and Theory I

An introduction to the history and theory of architecture. A discipline in its own right and a cultural manifestation among others, architecture is seen in the horizon of human action and history. The course consists of discussions, presentations, lectures, and readings on key topics. This is the first course in a sequence of four: Arch 536, Arch 537, Arch 538, Arch 539 and must be taken in sequence.