Massachusetts College of Art and Design
EDAD216 - 01 - History of Arch/Urban Plan
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Students examine building cultures from different periods and places, from pre-history until the dawn of modernity. Emphasis is given to different aspects of the built domain: the symbolic significance, layouts, spatial organization, construction, building materials and technologies, the building site, and city plans within the broader urban and cultural landscapes. The course uses case studies, lectures, discussions, and essay writing.