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This course seeks to teach the students the evolution of early architecture during prehistoric periods by explaining, clarifying and analyzing between architectural concept, the phILOsophy of design and construction through different ages and the effects of geographical, geological, climatic, physical, social, cultural, and religious influences on different civilizations and their inter-related architecture; through comparative analytical study of art and architecture of various ancient civilization: (Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Persian, Canaanite, Phoenician, and Hittite) in Ancient Middle East Persian and the Classical periods: and Greek (preceded by Aegean). This course focuses on theoretical discussions upon the relevance and proper use of Ancient and Classical architecture in the design of buildings and sites today. |