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History of Environmental Arts: Part III

ARCH X 427.8C

This course traces the architecture and decorative arts of the 19th century. Periods covered include French Empire, Gothic Revival, Victorian, the Arts and Crafts Movement, and more.

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Fall
Spring
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Starting at $925.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Explore the French Empire, English Regency, Art Nouveau, and Victorian periods
  • Identify major monuments and their function, symbolism, style, and significance
  • Learn how to utilize library and museum resources
  • Recognize and evaluate significant environmental design movements

About this course:

This course traces the architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, furniture and decorative arts of the nineteenth century. Periods covered include French Empire, English Regency, Biedermeier, Gothic Revival, Victorian, Beaux Arts, the Chicago School, Art Nouveau and the Arts and Crafts Movement. Instruction focuses on the built environment influenced by geographical location and the social, religious, economic and political forces of history. Major monuments are discussed in terms of function, symbolism, methods of fabrication, style, use of color, ornament and significance. Illustrated lectures, readings and student projects develop an appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of the Western world. This course helps students understand the achievements of the past in order to more fully understand the present. ARCH X 427.8B History of Environmental Arts: Part II is recommended but not required. 

Fall 2025 Schedule

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Tuesday 2:00PM - 5:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Eleanor Schrader
405038
Fee:
$925.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes
No meeting November 11, 2025.
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Sep 23, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Sep 30, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Oct 7, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Oct 14, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tue Oct 21, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Oct 28, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tue Nov 4, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Nov 11, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Nov 18, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tue Nov 25, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tue Dec 2, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tue Dec 9, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
405035
Fee:
$925.00
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Notes

Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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