Theory of Architecture II

ARC 229 - Theory of Architecture II (2-0-2)

The theories foundations of the twentieth Century trends in architecture in the light of worldwide historical developments and their social and technological influences (1960 – to date). Exploration of the Modern Movement and recent developments to the Post-Modem aspects of architectural aesthetics. Analysis of twentieth-century architecture through a critical examination of architectural works and theoretical writings to locate the formative conditions, duration, and effect of the principles of Modernism on the discipline of architecture. Styles, technologies, urbanisms, regionalisms, functions, and reform of postmodern movement, deconstruction, and digital morphogenesis trend to address the diverse forces that have shaped contemporary architecture.

Pre-requisites: ARC226