ARC160C1

The purpose of this course is to lay the foundation for architectural literacy and develop an understanding of architecture's role in society from ancient times to the present day. This is accomplished through studying the major components that affect architecture: region, culture, and technology. The basis of this knowledge is found in understanding the relationship between a society and the forms it creates, as the built environment has a permanent and profound impact on personal health, productivity, and happiness, and on community life. The course follows these factors chronologically, examining the world culture using a regionally comparative method that emphasizes cross-cultural perspectives, from ancient civilizations to contemporary society around the globe.

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