Art History 218 - MODERN ARCHITECTURES-N AMER

How can we understand the diversity of modern architecture produced in North America in the past 200 years? What approaches, theories and forms have architects employed in their work and why? Likewise, what is the user's role in defining the space and experience of architecture? These are some of the questions we investigate as we study architecture of the United States, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean and their social, cultural and physical contexts. We look at various types of architecture related to work, dwelling, leisure and nation, including skyscrapers, corporate offices, homes, hotels, universities and civic buildings. [Group B] (E)