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Gothic and Medieval Revivals in America and Europe: 18th-20th Centuries NEW!

Beginning in the 18th century and gaining great momentum in the 19th and early 20th centuries the architecture and design of the Medieval and Gothic period (c.600AD-c.1400AD) which had supposedly died came to life again in Europe and in the United States. Churches, public buildings, college and university campuses, and houses of many sizes displayed characteristics of the Medieval and Gothic. This course will consider the origins of these revivals in books and travel and how it impacted architecture especially in the United States with possible field trips to view some local examples. Optional readings will be provided.

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