702-232 Modern Architecture B: 20th Century

Any level-one fine arts/architectural history subject offered by the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Architecture and Planning (or permission of the Head of Department).

The formative aspects of architecture from the early 20th century to the present day, with special emphasis on European and North American architecture and associated activity in the fields of engineering, building construction, town development, and landscape architecture are studied. Detailed studies of various periods within this broad spectrum are made, exploring issues of spatial organisation, construction, architectural theory, architectural grammar, the physical, social and economic context of building, and the role of the architect in society.

An essay, class papers, exercises (drawn or written), and a visual test, to the equivalent of not more than 5000 words, and one 1.5-hour examination (which may take the form of a class test).