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City Lit

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Description

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course will explore the history of Western architecture from Gothic to Post-modern, through the analysis of key examples by innovative practitioners. We will employ traditional approaches to architectural study, considering the relationship between form and function, materials and developing styles. We will also examine the social, political and cultural contexts of design and aesthetics.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Identify and describe key visual characteristics of a variety of styles.
- Participate in discussions around architectural works within context (social, political, religious, artistic).
- Explain factors motivating architectural form and aesthetics.
- Analyse and evaluate architectural works on the basis of function.

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Course programme

- Visual characteristics, stylistic developments and interrelationships from Gothic to Post-Modern
- Functional concerns and their impact on form
- Materials and processes
- The influence of social, political and cultural contexts.

You will be taught with a short lecture, slides, discussions, and guided visits. There will be walking involved so please wear comfortable shoes. You may wish to bring an umbrella.

Additional information

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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