ARTH 2251 Modern Architecture
This course is an overview of the history of architecture in the Modern era, from its eighteenth- and nineteenth-century roots until the present day. Students will examine architecture, urban design, landscape design, and other allied fields such as art history, interior design, and engineering. The course will consider vernacular and commercial design as well as the roles of architects, artists, and patrons. Important issues include the effects of the Industrial Revolution and the rise of the skyscraper, national and international stylistic trends and movements, manufacturers, international exhibitions, and public and critical reaction. Satisfies Core requirement for Arts.
Course overview
- Department
- Art History
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically
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
- 4.08 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.22 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 10
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Timothy Orwig | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 27 of 30 |
| Fall 2025 | Timothy Orwig | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 26 of 30 |
| Spring 2025 | Timothy Orwig | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 28 of 33 |
| Fall 2024 | Timothy Orwig | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 27 of 30 |
| Spring 2024 | Timothy Orwig | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 29 of 34 |
| Fall 2023 | Timothy Orwig | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 of 34 |
| Spring 2023 | Timothy Orwig | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 34 of 37 |
| Fall 2022 | Timothy Orwig | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 27 of 31 |
| Spring 2022 | Timothy Orwig | 3.6 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 19 of 35 |
| Fall 2021 | Timothy Orwig | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 15 of 26 |