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What’s the Big Idea? An Introduction to Architecture
Uncover the basic ruling principles of architecture, its importance to history, and how we define changes in style and form.
An intro to the big architectural movements
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The Basic Qualities of Buildings
Let’s start with the basics. What are the three key principles of every building?
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It’s all Greek: Classical Greek Architecture & Its Influence
Learn about the building blocks of Western architecture and its roots in Greece’s Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders.
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Classical Roman Architecture’s Well-Rounded Style
Learn about key features of Roman architecture and discover its impact on architecture through the ages.
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The First Influencers: Asian and Islamic Architecture
Explore the rich history of non-Western architecture including Asian and Islamic architectural philosophy and design.
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Arch Rivals: Romanesque & Gothic Architecture
Understand the architecture of Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, and learn about the contrast between Roman and Gothic influences.
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Getting Busy with Renaissance & Baroque Styles
Discover the secrets of architecture’s most opulent periods and learn about the art, design, and illusion that made it possible.
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Back to Basics: The Neoclassical & Beaux-Arts Movements
Learn about 2 of the most influential movements in European and American architecture and trace their roots to ancient Rome and Greece.
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From Organic to Geometric: Art Nouveau & Art Deco
Discover the artistic side of architecture at the turn of the century, and learn to identify and differentiate these popular movements.
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From Minimalism to Maximalism: Modern & Postmodern Architecture
Follow the extremes of Modern and Postmodern architecture as taste and style change drastically in the 20th century.
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Where Are We Now? Contemporary Architecture
Conclude with a review of Contemporary architecture and discover what the future may hold.