AR 390 - History of the Designed Environment: Mid-Nineteenth Century to the Present

AR 390 History of the Designed Environment II is a continuation of the study of interiors, furniture, material culture, art and architecture within a historical context. Students analyze the social, political and physical influences affecting historical changes in the built environment, as well as the impact of the built environments of the past on current design practices. The course includes a survey of significant movements, traditions and theories in the built environment from the mid -19th Century to the present.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3