African Architecture
HAA 193X
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Description
This class explores key forms of African architecture historically and into the present, with an emphasis on comparative issues of materials and technology, rural dwelling compounds (form, use, and adaptation), nomadic architecture, West African state architecture, Central African migrating capitals, architectures of colonial encounter, and contemporary architectural form and practice.
Class Notes
Petitions will be accepted on a rolling basis. Alongside your petition, please write a short statement detailing why you want to take the course, and what prior experience (if any) you may have on the subject.
Enrollment limited. Priority given to concentrators in the History of Art and Architecture.
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
History of Art & Architecture
Course Component
Conference Course
Subject
History of Art & Architecture
Grading Basis
FAS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline
Dec. 15, 2026
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
Arts and Humanities
Course Level
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
