A Global History of Architecture
How do we understand architecture? One way of answering this question is by looking through the lens of history, beginning with First Societies and extending to the 16th century. This course in architectural history is not intended as a linear narrative, but rather aims to provide a more global view, by focusing on different architectural "moments."
How did the introduction of iron in the ninth century BCE impact regional politics and the development of architecture? How did new religious formations, such as Buddhism and Hinduism, produce new architectural understandings? What were the architectural consequences of the changing political landscape in northern Italy in the 14th century? How did rock-cut architecture move across space and time from West Asia to India to Africa? How did the emergence of corn impact the rise of religious and temple construction in Mexico?
Each lecture analyzes a particular architectural transformation arising from a dynamic cultural situation. Join us on a journey around the globe and learn how architecture has developed and interacted with the world’s culture, religion, and history.
What you'll learn
- History and context of the important buildings that shaped our culture
- History of technological advances that significantly impacted the development of architecture
- Impacts of certain cultural and religious traditions on architecture
- History of climate and geographical changes that shaped human civilization and its architecture
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| Rating | 4.9★ based on 13 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 13 weeks |
| Effort | 13 weeks, 5–7 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $149 |
| From | Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MITx via edX |
| Instructor | Mark Jarzombek |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities |
| Tags | History Architecture |
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found myself eagerly looking
Professor Jarzombek is an excellent lecturer and I found myself eagerly looking forward to the next lecture.
lectures were massively informative
Professor Jarzombek's lectures were massively informative, entertaining and thought- provoking.
so many contemporary facets
The content of this course was fantastic: it greatly expanded my understanding of humanity, of history, and of the meaning of architecture and how so many contemporary facets of life are rooted in the distant past.
students also receive access
As part of course, students also receive access to PDF of textbook that the professor wrote for the course.
great future resource
Great future resource!
completely new area
Architecture was a completely new area to me and at the beginning I was somewhat daunted by the prospect of tackling this after being out of education for many years.
learn far more
Through the history of architecture you learn far more than expected on the development of civilization since they are inextricably linked.
no prior experience
very clear and good I had no prior experience with architecture (though quite a lot with history, sociology and philosophy) and I really only enrolled to be my husband's study- buddy while he was taking it, but absolutely loved the course.
putting each subject
The course itself is categorized as “architecture” but in putting each subject into context Professor Jarzombek also does an excellent job in providing insight into the history of mankind.
structures we built
Mark Jarzombek has an excellent teaching style that easily takes you through a general overview of a history of the human development by studying the structures we built and why.
worth getting used
Presentation was a little less "slick" than some other courses, but it's worth getting used to; prof is enthusiastic and lectures are personal as well as academic.
not perfect
Not perfect, but still amazing.
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| Rating | 4.9★ based on 13 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 13 weeks |
| Effort | 13 weeks, 5–7 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $149 |
| From | Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MITx via edX |
| Instructor | Mark Jarzombek |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities |
| Tags | History Architecture |
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