ARTH 338 American Vernacular Architecture and Material Culture (3)

This course explores diverse examples of common architecture and material culture in America from earliest settlements up to the present day. The course will investigate the cultural roots of architectural forms and traditions and will also address such topics as cultural landscapes, the development of building technologies, folklore and folklife, and the relationship of the built environment to the natural environment over time.
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of ARTH or ARTH 299 or HPCP 199 or permission of the instructor
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring