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East Asian Arch and Urbanism (Classical)

ARCH9061

The unit provides an introduction to the urban and architectural traditions of East Asia in the pre-industrial era. Beginning with the classical Chinese concept of cosmos, state and society, the unit examines the development of these concepts and their architectural expression in time and in the context of the cultures of China, Korea and Japan. The development of cities and the full range of building types are traced, with cultural interaction and patterns of influence shown in terms of both architecture and its social context.On successful completion of the unit of study, students will be able to give a clear picture of the philosophical and cultural foundations of urbanism and architecture in the dominant cultures of East Asia; to elucidate the origins and development of urban form from Chinese models in the context of the development of Japanese, Korean & Vietnamese cultural traditions; to provide an understanding of the design and construction principles of the principal building types of the region within the broad context of the Chinese cultural base of architecture and applied arts; to examine and contrast the national characteristics of the major periods of architectural development in each country; and to understand the ongoing influence of building traditions in contemporary culture.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Postgraduate

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 2

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: ARCH9061

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: No

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