Architectural Studies 208 - Arch of Trad Societies

Fall
2015
01
4.00
Gabriel Arboleda
MW 03:00PM-04:20PM
Amherst College
ARCH-208-01-1516F
OCTA 200
garboleda@amherst.edu

This class takes an ethno-historical approach to the architecture of societies that are under-represented in canonical architectural theory. We study the architecture of traditional societies through two supplementary lenses. On the one hand we look at the Euro-American perspective, studying how this type of architecture has been represented in classical architectural literature. The second lens is ethnographic and looks at traditional building from a locally informed perspective. Added to the seminar discussions, this class includes a visual analysis component. No previous architectural knowledge or special drafting skills required.


Limited to 22 students. Fall semester. Professor Arboleda.


 

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.