Art History 352LW - Topics in Modern and Contemporary Architecture: 'Spaces of Law'

This seminar introduces a global survey of the spaces of law, with attention to the many ways architecture has shaped modern legal concepts that we take for granted today. Among other questions, we will ask: How is legal ideology shaped by the spatial arrangements of the courthouse? How does architecture frame legal evidence? How has the historical development of state-sanctioned punishment been reflected in urban space or architectural form? How has legal authority been reflected or produced by the design of legal space? And finally: can we use evidence in the built environment to reveal moments of resistance against this authority?

This course is open to juniors and seniors; Prereq: 4 credits in the department.