Greek Classicism: A Design Resource for Historic and Contemporary Architecture, Part I, with Calder Loth

By ICAA

February 6, 2024

In this illustrated two-part lecture, architectural historian Calder Loth shows how ancient Greek ruins have inspired forms and details of architectural works in numerous countries from the 18th century to the present. Examples include buildings and structures in the United States, Britain, Greece, Ireland, Germany, Austria, France, Russia, and more. Greek classicism is yet a potent design resource and can enrich today's classical and traditional architecture.

This is Part I of a two-part course. You can watch Part II here.

Learning Objectives

Understand the basic principles of ancient Greek architecture.
Explore how Greek architecture became used as a precedent for architecture in the 18th century and beyond.
Discuss a variety of examples of buildings in countries around the world that were inspired by the architecture of ancient Greece.
Explore how Greek architectural precedents can be used in practice today.

Instructor

Calder Loth is the retired senior architectural historian of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. He serves on the ICAA Council of Advisors and was the recipient of the 2010 ICAA Board of Directors Honor Award.

Assessment & Credit

Viewers may receive 2 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective and 2 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Elective) by watching this two-part video course and subsequently scoring at least 70% on a quiz that tests your understanding of the material. Please note that, as this is a two-part program, the quiz for this program is at the end of Part II, and the quiz will test material from both video segments. For more information on Continuing Education credit, please email [email protected], or call 212-730-9646 x 112.

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Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites required for this course.

AIA Continuing Education Provider Information

Course Delivery Type: On-Demand e-learning Program

Program Level: Introductory

AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: February 12, 2027

Provider Number: G193

Provider Statement: The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number G193. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES ([email protected] or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.