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ARH 230 History of Architecture and Interiors 1

Credits: (3)
This is a survey course that traces developments in design, construction, materials and interiors from Prehistory to the dawn of the Renaissance. The comparative method is used to study the impact of economic, religious, political, sociological and technological developments on resultant building types, architectural forms, interior designs, furnishings and decorative arts.

SUNY Gen Ed Area(s): The Arts
Designation(s): Liberal Arts

Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify significant buildings, interiors, locations, furnishings, designers and historic periods.
  2. Understand evolutionary trends in design, technology and aesthetics.
  3. Verbally express architectural and interior design concepts pertaining to specific examples and historic periods.
  4. Define key terminology pertaining to the history of architecture and interior design.