One of the most essential components of the study of classical architectural composition is the analysis of existing buildings.
This study leads to selection of models or precedent for new buildings and will explore how to look at and study the essential elements of a building.
The elements discussed will include:
- The parti of the building
- Composition of the exterior and interior elevations
- Building sections
- Proportion and scale
- The classical orders
- The use of ornament
This course will consist of one lecture, and one field day of sketchbook drawing while looking at a selected buildings.
Earn 9 AIA CEUs