ARTHIST 210

Modernism and Design

Please note: this is archived course information from 2024 for ARTHIST 210.

Description

A study of the central role played by architecture and design within twentieth-century Modernism. Dealing with function, materials, decoration and Modernist theory, the course spans the period from Art Nouveau in the 1890s to World War II. The main focus will be on Europe and the United States, with some references to New Zealand.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline for ARTHIST 210.

Digital Course Outlines are refreshed in November for the following year. Digital Course Outlines for courses to be offered for the first time may be published slightly later.

Availability 2024

Not offered in 2024; planned for 2025

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

ARTHIST 210: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage I in Art History and 30 points passed

Restrictions

ARTHIST 310