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American Architecture (Formerly ARHI.3140)

Summer 2025 > Fine Arts > ARCH.3140 > 046

Course No: ARCH.3140-046; SIS Class Nbr: 1820; SIS Term: 3440
Course Status: Open

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.

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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Summer: Jul 07 to Aug 15
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155 | Pay as little as $595/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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