HSY-544 - Historic Baltimore Church Architecture- Part I

Course Description

Historic Baltimore Church Architecture: Part 1 | Cultivate an understanding of ecclesiastical architecture in Baltimore by closely examining historic churches from different periods and styles. Explore and compare Georgian versus Greek revival versus Gothic Revival versus Romanesque revival versus Richardsonian Romanesque versus Art Deco styles. Participate in an evening lecture and daytime tour of the Old Otterbein Church, Mount Vernon Place and The Catholic Basilica. $121 includes $43 fee. Note: Transportation by AACC included. Extensive walking required. Participants must be able to walk and stand for hours without assistance. Bring a bag lunch or purchase on own. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for outdoors.

Learner Outcomes

Identify five characteristics of Georgian, Greek revival, Gothic Revival, and Romanesque architectural revival styles; Examine three examples of ecclesiastical architecture in Baltimore city from different periods and styles; Compare and contrast the classical elements, rooflines, and ornamentation differences between the structures studied; Summarize and critique the stylistic, historical, architectural information from each church site.