Montgomery College 2021-2022 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Montgomery College 2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ARTT 265 - Architectural History: Ancient to 1400


A historical survey and critical study of the development of architecture and related arts from prehistoric times to the 15th century. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 011 , READ 120 . Three hours each week.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

  • Master a specialized vocabulary to enable an informed discussion of ancient architecture.
  • Identify and analyze buildings by their distinctive styles, artists, and periods.
  • Distinguish cultural differences in architecture
  • Write coherent essays addressing visual analysis and stylistic comparison.
  • Trace historical periodicity with its continuities and disjunctions.
  • Explain the uses and variations of symbolism in ancient architecture.
  • Analyze the salient stylistic characteristics in architecture.
  • Differentiate structural difference between various methods and materials.
  • Analyze the function and meaning of architecture within its cultural context.


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