American Architecture (Formerly ARHI.3140)

Spring 2025 > Fine Arts > ARCH.3140 > 082

Course No: ARCH.3140-082; SIS Class Nbr: 5203; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Registration Pending

Course Description

This course begins with a discussion of native American building traditions and proceeds chonologically from the 17th through the 20th centuries. Students will gain a familiarity with the major movements in American architecture (such as Colonial, Greek Revival, Victorian, Arts and Crafts, City Beautiful, International Style, Postmodern) as well as the leading archiects such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Frank Gehry. The architecture is discussed in its historical context with attention to the inventions, materials and aesthetic assumptions that made it possible.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Core Codes: AH, DCA, AMST, ARCH, ARHI, COMMUNITY
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Timothy Orwig
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Spring: Mar 17 to May 08
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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Course Not Yet Open For Registration

The registration period for this course starts October 28.

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