Discusses the history of museums and galleries as distinct modern building types by analyzing their architectural developments from approximately 1800 to the present. Beside architectural design issues (sequence of galleries, display of exhibits, lighting, visitor routes, etc.), the course analyzes museums as sites of memory, their intersections with the modern city, and their roles in cultural and societal debates. Geographically, the course focuses on both the museum?s origin in Europe and its contemporary universal presence.

No Prerequisites

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Not open to freshmen

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
GEs Area F Euro Trad
WELTER V W
Volker Welter
3.9
58 reviews
Winter 2024 . Welter V W
ARTS 1341
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14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
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141G . Welter V W A Month Ago

class consists of lectures + weekly online quizzes, midterm/final exams. lectures are honestly kind of funny, and the quizzes and exams aren't super tough! welter doesn't allow technology like laptops during class.

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141G . Welter V W 2 Years Ago

Only graded on weekly quizzes (get 2 attempts), midterm, and final - midterm and final questions pulled from quizzes. Everything is straight from the assigned weekly readings (which were pretty light) and lectures. Welter made a boring subject interesting and I would recommend taking this class with him if given the opportunity.

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ARTHI141G . Welter V W 3 Years Ago

Great professor. Pay attention to lectures and you'll get a good grade. Super interesting and you can tell he's passionate about the subject.

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141G . Welter V W 5 Years Ago

Yes, there are weekly responses but you got pass grade once you have done this assignment. Clear lectures (with a German accent though ), great feedback, care for every student. Would take any class with him!

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141G . Welter V W 6 Years Ago

Great architecture and great lectures. Passionate professor. He is easy to understand. Heavy memorization. Harsh grader. Finals are essays.

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ARTHI141G . Welter V W 6 Years Ago

The professor made the subject matter more interesting than I originally thought, but he's a really harsh grader and very specific with his grading criteria. For example, he makes you include detailed citations on the final that you have to memorize beforehand. Also a lot of work with weekly mini essays, 2 larger papers, and a written final.

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