This course seeks to illuminate ways in which architecture has historically been shaped by the formal and theoretical intentions of the architect, the preferences and needs of the client, and the particular mix of social, economic, cultural, and technical factors operating to define a given time and place. Its ultimate objective is to provide a conceptual framework aimed at helping students not only digest a substantial body of visual and factual information, but also develop new habits of seeing, analyzing, and thinking critically about architecture. Everyone involved in this class is a member in good standing of the YoHA Course Community. YoHA stands for Year of the Humanities and Arts, a special 1997-98 University of Michigan program. Discussion will take place once a week in your assigned section.
Attendance is required.
All late work will be penalized, except in the case of serious illness or death in the family, both requiring written documentation within 24 hours. All work in the course must be completed by the day of the final examination to be eligible for a passing grade.