Course Catalog - 2007-2008

     

ARCH 220 - ISTANBUL: IMPERIAL CITY

Long Title: ISTANDUBL: LIFE OF AN IMPERIAL CITY
Department: Architecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: An introduction to the Ottoman capital and its monuments (15th century - 19th century). Major themes include the Byzantine legacy; imperial patronage; expressions of dynastic legitimacy, power and religion; ceremonial and imperial canon; the European influence; city's representations; leisure and public life.