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Introduction to the History of Contemporary Architecture (POK)

Offered by Politecnico di Milano,
Introduction to the History of Contemporary Architecture (POK)

This course is an introduction to the study of Contemporary Architecture, from twentieth-century masterpieces to the finest modern-day examples.

The course is divided into three weeks, each of which examines a specific topic in depth: the first week focuses on twentieth-century masterpieces, the second retraces the careers of two masters of Italian architectural culture, and the third visits some recent works by contemporary masters.
Each week is divided into short lectures and, at the end of each week, the knowledge acquired will be tested in a quiz.

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