ARCHI 157 - History of World Architecture: Middle Ages to 18th Century

    Recent Professors
    Natasha Kleit
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SP, 2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    2027SP Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This course presents a survey of world architecture and urbanism from the Middle Ages until the end of the 18th Century. The social, cultural, and physical conditions that influence the built environment of Europe, Asia and the Colonial Americas will be explored. Topics include the development of the Gothic cathedral, art and architecture of the Renaissance, Baroque design in Europe, architecture of Japan, China and India, historic buildings in Colonial America, and architectural developments in Europe during the 18th Century including Romanticism and later Greek and Gothic revival movements.