Academic Catalog

ARCH441 READING ARCHITECTURAL WORKS I

Course Code: 1200441
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 4.0
Department: Architecture
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. SUHA ÖZKAN
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Addressed to question a common ground for reading works of art and architecture referring to certain philosophical arguments-perceiving architecture as art, as a cultural product, not only a built product but also a product of thought and ideas. Theory of Regionalism will help to clarify the historical and intellectual reasonings in the gradual formation of today`s attitudes in reading and understanding of architectural works.