A Global History of Architecture - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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4.5
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  • Viewed the initial couple of weeks of this course then dropped it. Exceptionally baffled in the substance. It should be about the historical backdrop of design however it was about human sciences and the historical backdrop of early relocation and culture. Can't squander any additional time on this course.
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  • What an intriguing course. Somewhat difficult to comprehend when it is going to start with, yet then it turn out to be so captivating. The educator is so enthusiastic, wish I had one like this sooner or later in my training.
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  • This course has shown me how Cultures affected Architecture and furthermore why it is imperative to save the structures . It has additionally made me understand that we take a gander at and hold onto design as it eventually speaks to our identity through materials, shapes and hues to qualities as nuance, quality and brilliance.
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Learn about humanity’s rich architectural history on this journey around the globe – from 100,000 BCE to ca. 1,600 CE.With this course you earn while you learn, you gain recognized qualifications, job specific skills and knowledge and this helps you stand out in the job market.

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4.5
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  • Viewed the initial couple of weeks of this course then dropped it. Exceptionally baffled in the substance. It should be about the historical backdrop of design however it was about human sciences and the historical backdrop of early relocation and culture. Can't squander any additional time on this course.
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  • What an intriguing course. Somewhat difficult to comprehend when it is going to start with, yet then it turn out to be so captivating. The educator is so enthusiastic, wish I had one like this sooner or later in my training.
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  • This course has shown me how Cultures affected Architecture and furthermore why it is imperative to save the structures . It has additionally made me understand that we take a gander at and hold onto design as it eventually speaks to our identity through materials, shapes and hues to qualities as nuance, quality and brilliance.
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3.0
18/10/2016
What I would highlight: Viewed the initial couple of weeks of this course then dropped it. Exceptionally baffled in the substance. It should be about the historical backdrop of design however it was about human sciences and the historical backdrop of early relocation and culture. Can't squander any additional time on this course.
What could be improved: No negative aspects.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Thibaut Delelis

5.0
17/10/2016
What I would highlight: What an intriguing course. Somewhat difficult to comprehend when it is going to start with, yet then it turn out to be so captivating. The educator is so enthusiastic, wish I had one like this sooner or later in my training.
What could be improved: Nothing bad.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Aishwarya Pilleti

5.0
16/10/2016
What I would highlight: This course has shown me how Cultures affected Architecture and furthermore why it is imperative to save the structures . It has additionally made me understand that we take a gander at and hold onto design as it eventually speaks to our identity through materials, shapes and hues to qualities as nuance, quality and brilliance.
What could be improved: Everything OK.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Ayushi Agarwal

5.0
15/10/2016
What I would highlight: This course changed my point of view of taking a gander at history as an exhausting long subject. The educator's method for instructing the subject kept the whole course extremely fascinating and light. I cherished the whole term of this course and open up the documented material at whatever point i go over well known themes. It was an astonishing learning background and wish for further continuations of this course.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2017

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

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Subjects

  • Architecture
  • Architecture Design
  • History
  • Culture
  • Traditions

Course programme

How do we understand architecture? One way of answering this question is by looking through the lens of history, beginning with First Societies and extending to the 16th century. This course in architectural history is not intended as a linear narrative, but rather aims to provide a more global view, by focusing on different architectural "moments." How did the introduction of iron in the ninth century BCE impact regional politics and the development of architecture? How did new religious formations, such as Buddhism and Hinduism, produce new architectural understandings? What were the architectural consequences of the changing political landscape in northern Italy in the 14th century? How did rock-cut architecture move across space and time from West Asia to India to Africa? How did the emergence of corn impact the rise of religious and temple construction in Mexico? Each lecture analyzes a particular architectural transformation arising from a dynamic cultural situation. Material covered in lectures will be supplemented by readings from the textbook A Global History of Architecture. Join us on a journey around the globe and learn how architecture has developed and interacted with the world’s culture, religion, and history.

Additional information

Mark Jarzombek Mark Jarzombek is Professor of the History and Theory of Architecture at MIT where he also serves as Associate Dean of the School of Architecture and Planning. He studied at the University of Chicago, the ETH in Zurich, and obtained his PhD in the History of Architecture from MIT in 1986. He started his teaching career at Cornell University, and joined the MIT faculty in 2005.

A Global History of Architecture - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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