Abstract
This paper explores the teaching of the history of art, decorative arts, furniture, interior design and architecture through design work and case study learning. Instead of traditional, humanities-based lecture and exam arrangements, this approach give students a deep understanding of stylistic approaches and methods through the study of a curated list of projects and studio assignments that allow for creation of original work.
Presenters
Stephanie TravisAssociate Professor and Program Head, Interior Architecture Program, The George Washington University, District of Columbia, United States Catherine Anderson
Project Manager/ Assistant Professor, Design Program, George Washington University
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Art History, Design History, Architecture History, Design Studio, Methodology