This course is an overview of the history of architecture in the Modern era, from its eighteenth- and nineteenth-century roots until the present day. Students will examine architecture, urban design, landscape design, and other allied fields such as art history, interior design, and engineering. The course will consider vernacular and commercial design as well as the roles of architects, artists, and patrons. Important issues include the effects of the Industrial Revolution and the rise of the skyscraper, national and international stylistic trends and movements, manufacturers, international exhibitions, and public and critical reaction. Satisfies Core requirement for Arts.
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