History of Architecture II

History of Architecture II is introduced to explore modern styles and languages, their influence on architectural designs .It examines the spatial, formal and structural components of key buildings from these periods and the ideas of the main protagonists.

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:

i. Describe key buildings and identify significant moments in this period of architectural history

ii. Illustrate how these buildings and their authors responded to functional, aesthetic and structural

iii. Identify and give an account of the major design styles and movements during this period

iv. Demonstrate an understanding of the context and development of the major design styles and movements

v. Demonstrate a familiarity with the basic geographical and chronological framework of international style and 20th century Movements of Architecture

vi. Portray a thorough understanding of inherent architectural issues and be able to

vii. Express these ideas in a structured and coherent way