INA 564 - History of Environmental Arts IV (4)

Historical survey of environmental arts of the Western world including major 20th century design movements: Viennese Secessionism, Art Deco, Romantic Revivalism, De Stijl, Bauhaus, International Style, Mid- Century Modernism, Postmodernism, and Contemporary. The influence of geographical location, social, religious, economic, and political forces of each historical period. Topics include major monuments and artists, architects, and designers. Appreciation for cultural heritage and utilization of library and museum resources to recognize and evaluate significant environmental design movements.