ARTHIST 210

Modernism and Design


Please note: this is archived course information from 2019 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.

Availability 2019

Not taught in 2019

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