How did major changes in politics, science, and religion (absolutism, Scientific Revolution, Counter Reformation) manifest themselves in contemporary architecture and town planning? Architects include Bernini, Borromini, Wren, Mansart. Focus on Rome, Turin, Paris, and London.

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WITTMAN R K
Richard Wittman
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142A . Wittman R K 2 Months Ago

Brilliant professor. So well-spoken and the way he speaks is like poetry, I don't know how to explain it. Favorite professor at UCSB!

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142A . Wittman R K 6 Months Ago

Professor Wittman has been my favorite professor at UCSB. I've taken two of his classes so far. His passion for the material shines through in every lecture—listening to him speak about architecture and its broader context often feels downright poetic. He's witty and deeply intellectual, making his classes a real highlight of my minor.

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142A . Wittman R K 8 Months Ago

If you take this for just an easy credit don't do it lol I made that mistake, he's so passionate and kind but be aware you need to memorize EVERYTHING! 60 seconds for random buildings, you must know all aspects and read the things he assigns. Essays can be a bit hard & heavily graded, lectures are a bit messy but he's a very cool professor :) fyi

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ARTHI142a . Wittman R K 8 Months Ago

His midterm and final were extremely difficult for me, though I admit these are partially due to my own shortcomings. His midterm and final are based on terms and you're given 60 seconds to recognize and identify all information on them (date, architect, name of structure, location, etc). I did not have fun in this class but it was interesting.

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142A . Wittman R K 2 Years Ago

142F was a new class and extremely disorganized. Wittman did not post the readings on time and was behind in the course materials. He was vague and unclear about what would be on the exams.

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142A . Wittman R K 2 Years Ago

Professor Wittman gives entertaining lectures and clearly is very passionate about his subject. Very understanding professor with minimal homework so the class is relatively easy if you show up for lecture

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