This course offers a study of the historical development of the physical form of western cities from ancient times to the present. The course will deal primarily with European and North American cities under the following headings: Ancient and Classic, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque, and Modern (nineteenth and twentieth centuries). Cities of Asia, Africa, and Latin America will be included where possible and applicable.
ARCH 523
History of Urban Form
Fall 2021
Instructors:
Robert Fishman
Term: Fall 2021
Class Number: 523
Credits: 3
Required: No
Elective: Yes
Meets: Tue, Thu 8:30-10:00am 2108 A&AB
Course Brief: