ARTH 1107 History of Architecture
This course is a global overview of the history of architecture from the earliest surviving works through the present. Students will examine architecture, urban design, landscape design, and other alliedfields such as architectural sculpture, interior design, and engineering. The course will consider vernacular design and the role of artists, artisans and patrons, as well as the effects of the Industrial Revolution, the rise of the skyscraper, and technological innovation. These forces will be viewed within larger economic, historical, religious, political, and social contexts. Satisfies Core requirement for Arts.
Course overview
- Department
- Art History
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Arts
Requirements fulfilled
- Studio Art with Architectural Studies: One art or architectural history course (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Arts (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.06 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.23 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Timothy Orwig | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 28 of 31 |
| Fall 2024 | Timothy Orwig | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 23 of 27 |
| Fall 2023 | Timothy Orwig | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 of 27 |
| Fall 2022 | Timothy Orwig | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 22 of 26 |
| Fall 2021 | Timothy Orwig | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 1–3 hrs/week | 28 of 34 |