VIS 103BArchitecture and Urbanism of Korea
Covering the evolution of architecture and urban developments in South and North Korea since 1953, and focusing on their capital cities of Seoul and Pyongyang, this course considers how both states have shaped their political, economic, and cultural conditions. In particular, we will compare the differences in designs of apartment complexes, architecture of national identity, and political and corporate buildings between the two nations, and the hybridization of traditional and modern styles. Prerequisites : upper-division standing.
Prerequisites
None listed in the catalog.
Where it sits in degree plans
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- Speculative Design (B.A.)