Exploring Architecture, Buildings and Monuments Through the Ages
ID: 371 | Video: High | Audio: None | Animation: None
Equivalent to FETAC: Level 5 | Equivalent to QCF (UK): Level 3
Increase your knowledge of famous buildings and momuments from all around the world
Humans have been designing and building monuments and buildings of all types and sizes from the dawn of civilisation to the extent that the built environment reflects a people's cultural, religious and political beliefs and characteristics. This free online course reviews early buildings and monuments from the Roman Empire through to the Middle Ages. It looks at examples such as Renaissance and Baroque architecture and well-known examples of 19th and 20th century buildings. Works by famous architects such as Brunelleschi, Bernini, Solomon Wright and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe are also reviewed. This course will be of interest to architecture and design professionals, and to learners who would like to pursue a career in the areas of design, architecture and the built environment. Even if you are about to design your new home, you might find inspiration by studying this course!
Modules in Exploring Architecture, Buildings and Monuments Through the Ages
In this course you will: - Review early buildings and monuments from the Roman Empire to the Middle Ages - Examine examples of Renaissance and Baroque architecture - Assess examples of 19th and 20th Century buildings - Appraise the work of architects such as Brunelleschi, Bernini, Solomon Wright and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Yidnekachew Mulugeta - Ethiopia
2013-03-17 18:03:32
I have get a good and basic knowledge about the colosseum. It the most beautiful architectural creativity.
Emmanuel Asare Mensah - Ghana
2013-02-03 21:02:25
Course Module: Module 3: 19th and 20th Century Architecture
Course Topic: Seagram Building
Comment: I want to improve on skills.
Vartouhi Komjian - Armenia
2012-12-19 00:12:46
Course Module: Module 1: Early Buildings and Monuments
Course Topic: The Arch of Titus
Comment: sorry , but may I ask if the date of the Arch of Titus is 81 CE or AD since all the other dates about the topis are AD in addition to the video> thanks
Dan Bernier - Canada
2012-05-27 01:05:05
Course Module: Module 1: Early Buildings and Monuments
Course Topic: Temple of Portunus
Comment: sound was not very good. The speakers sounded like they were walking and out of breath.
Nicole Caluza - Philippines
2012-05-04 19:05:26
Course Module: Module 2: Renaissance and Baroque Architecture
Course Topic: Orsanmichele
Comment: florentine art - celebrate individual and rational thinking