For Immediate Release: July 10, 2012
Media Contact: Marketing and Communication Department
Learn about Architecture in Three Saturdays in July
National Building Museum offers lectures in Summer Architecture 101 series
WHAT
Architecture 101 explores significant periods in architectural history, serving as a refresher course for the professional or student or providing the novice with a chance to learn more about the world of architecture. The lectures explore the physical characteristics associated with the movements and how each reflects the culture, politics, and technical innovations of its time.
Victorian: Examples of Victorian architecture abound. But what really defines this period in architectural history spanning from the middle to late 19th century? Richard Guy Wilson, Commonwealth Professor's Chair in Architectural History at the University of Virginia and chair of the department of architectural history, explores the characteristics of the style, or more accurately, multiple styles, which coincided with the reign of England’s Queen Victoria. 1.5 LU (AIA)
Arts & Crafts: The Arts and Crafts movement emerged as a reaction to the Industrial Age of the 19th century. Milton Shinberg, AIA, a founding principal of Shinberg.Levinas, explores this back-to-basics period in architectural history, which emphasized traditional craftsmanship and simple forms. 1.5 LU (AIA)
Mid-Century Modern: After World War II, modernism became the dominant force in American residential architecture. Gregory K. Hunt, FAIA, founding dean of the Marywood University School of Architecture, explores how open floor plans, expansive picture windows, and other modernist elements changed domestic life in the mid-20th century. 1.5 LU (AIA)
WHEN
Victorian: Saturday, July 14, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Arts & Crafts: Saturday, July 21, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Mid-Century Modern: Saturday, July 28, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
(Judiciary Square Metro, Red Line)
Special Series Pricing for all three:
$30 Member | $30 Student | $50 Non-member.
Individual lecture price:
$12 Museum | $12 Student | $20 Non-member.
Pre-paid registration required. Walk-in registration based on availability.
To register visit www.nbm.org or call 202-272-2448.
The National Building Museum is America’s leading cultural institution dedicated to advancing the quality of the built environment by educating people about its impact on their lives. Through its exhibitions, educational programs, online content, and publications, the Museum has become a vital forum for the exchange of ideas and information about the world we build for ourselves. Public inquiries: 202.272.2448 or visit www.nbm.org. Connect with us on Twitter: @BuildingMuseum and Facebook.
