History of Western Architecture

Course objective

The objective is to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of architectural styles, techniques and cultural influences in the Western world from prehistory to the Industrial Revolution, analyzing the cultural, religious and technological factors that shaped architecture and fostering critical thinking to compare historical advancements with modern architecture.

Syllabus at a glance

1. 1Prehistoric Architecture
2. 2Ancient Egyptian Architecture
3. 3Ancient Greek Architecture
4. 4Ancient Roman Architecture
5. 5Early Christian and Byzantine Architecture
6. 6Romanesque Architecture
7. 7Gothic Architecture
8. 8Renaissance Architecture
9. 9Neoclassical Architecture and Industrial Revolution