History of Environmental Arts: Part II

ARCH X 427.8B

Part two of a four-part survey course on the environmental arts of the Western world, tracing architecture from the Italian Renaissance to the beginning of the 19th century in France, England, and America.

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Winter
Summer
Online
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Starting at $875.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Explore the Renaissance, Mannerist, Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassic periods
  • Identify major monuments and their function, symbolism, style, and significance
  • Learn how to utilize library and museum resources
  • Recognize and evaluate significant environmental design movements

About this course:

Part two of a four-part survey course on the environmental arts of the Western world. This course traces the architecture, landscape architecture, furniture, art, and decorative arts from the Italian Renaissance to the beginning of the nineteenth century in France, England, and America. Periods covered include the Renaissance, Mannerist, Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassic. Instruction focuses on the man-built environment influenced by geographical location and the social, religious, economic, and political forces of history. Major monuments are discussed in terms of function, symbolism, methods of fabrication, style, use of color, ornament, and significance. Illustrated lectures, readings, and student projects develop an appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of the Western world. Students learn how to utilize library and museum resources and recognize and evaluate significant environmental design movements. Intended to establish an understanding of the achievements of the past in order to more fully understand the present.

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
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Instructor: Eleanor Schrader
400963
Fee:
$875.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 15, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Wed Jan 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jan 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jan 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jan 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Feb 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Feb 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Feb 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Feb 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Mar 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Mar 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Mar 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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400960
Fee:
$875.00
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Notes

Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 14, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: History of Interior Design by Pile, John, Gura, Judith, Pile, John F.
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
400959
Fee:
$875.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 14, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: History of Interior Design by Pile, John, Gura, Judith, Pile, John F.

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