Investigates the growth patterns of Paris from Roman times through the Second Empire. Studies major monuments, pivotal points of urban design, and vernacular architecture on site. Presents the general vocabulary of architecture, the history of French architecture and urban planning, as well as a basic knowledge of French history to provide a framework for understanding the development of Paris.

Code
AH2000
Name
PARIS THROUGH ITS ARCHITECTURE I
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
AH (Art History)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
CCI
CAMS ID
4520
Last update with CAMS
Working knowledge of architectural terminology.
Ability to identify different architectural styles and read architectural diagrams (floor plans, elevations, etc.)
Ability to identify key architectural monuments and sites of Paris.
Awareness of architecture as part of larger urban and social-political-economic contexts.
Understanding of historical chronology of Paris (and France)
Introduction to visual memory and visual analysis techniques.
Development of critical reading, thinking and writing skills.
Local and Global Perspectives: Students will enhance their intercultural understanding of languages, cultures, and histories of local societies and the global issues to which these relate (CCI LO1)
Aesthetic Inquiry and Creative Expression: Students will engage with artistic or creative objects (e.g., visual art, theatrical works, film) in different media and from a range of cultural traditions (CCI LO2)
Term Code Name
Fall 2020 AH2000A PARIS THROUGH ITS ARCHITECTURE I
Fall 2021 AH2000 PARIS THROUGH ITS ARCHITECTURE I