Taught In English

There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.

This course is a study of the history of architecture and urban design as it has developed in Italy from 1750 to the present. Issues of the dialectical relationship between forces of modernization guide an examination of functional building types, design characteristics and handling of materials, social and political ramifications, and the pressures of context and historical consciousness. Classroom slide lectures will alternate with on-site visits in Rome and coordinated with opportunities for individual travel beyond Rome. The aim is to heighten awareness of contemporary architectural design's potential for dialog with historical contexts.