ARTH 371: American Architecture and Material Culture

ARTH 371-001: American Architecture and Material Culture
(Spring 2022)

03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR

Horizon Hall 3012

Section Information for Spring 2022

Architecture encloses the spaces where we live, work, and play, and material culture consists of the things we use in our daily lives. These art forms have been called the "arts of the everyday," but they also communicate important social and political meanings. In this class, we will ask how people in North America have built their homes and decorated their spaces, clothed their bodies and organized their cities. This course will examine the architecture and material culture of the lands that became the United States, from the pre-colonial period to the present. By looking thematically at urban design, architecture, furniture, product design, and fashion, we can better understand the diversity of lived American experiences in historical context. 

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Studies in the history of American architecture or decorative arts in cultural context. Topics range from 17th century to 20th century, depending on instructor. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Arts
Schedule Type: Studio
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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