ARH 372 CULTURES OF DISPLAY: DESIGN HISTORY

This course explores global design history from the sixteenth century to the twenty-first century. The course pays special attention to the themes of technological change, social and political contexts, and cultural exchange—and the historical relationship of these themes to design. Students will consider how to approach design studies through exploring theories of material culture, visual theory, and informational design, and in doing so, will probe various definitions of design. Students will complete digital projects to aid in their exploration of design history. The objective of the course is to analyze the relationship between design and society, craft, communication through modes of representation, materials, display, and viewership.