Course Description
This course focuses on the meaning and cultural significance of sacred architecture, including its environmental and socio-political contexts, and doctrinal and liturgical influences. The course is structured according to the world's principal faiths and presented comparatively and holistically. There is a particular emphasis on the communicative roles of architecture and the symbolism and ritual use of sacred places. Contemporary theoretical methodologies are introduced and applied as means establish relevancy to contemporary issues and architectural design. Restricted to graduate students.
Non-Std Tm
Through Fall 2024
Fall 2024
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
August 19, 2024
Classes End:
December 3, 2024
Location:
00300 Brooks Hall
Class Days:
H
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
4:30pm
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
R: 12ARC Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students, BARC, MARC, 12EDAB, 12AASMR