American Studies

College of Arts & Sciences

Art and Architecture of Boston, 1630 to the Present

CAS AM 371

Explores art and architecture of Boston from 1630 to the present, with particular emphasis on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Frequent walking tours, gallery visits, and site visits; independent research leading to a class presentation and final paper. Themes include the city's physical growth, the emergence of the museum as a cultural force, and the relationship of political, cultural, and social contexts to the city's art and architecture. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340; additional fee: $100; total charge: $2440

Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)

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