ARCH 126 - History of Ancient World Architecture

    Recent Professors
    Valerie Abe
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course is an introductory survey of global history of architecture. It covers early stone and wood architecture in relation to cultural and aesthetic elements of world civilization. Emphasis is placed on comparing and contrasting architectural structures including those from the Ancient World, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. Historically significant structures are analyzed and technical, regional, and natural influences on architecture are explored. This course is intended for architecture students.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:00am–11:25am