Political Architecture in Germany- an Expression of National Identity?



Architecture is one of the traditional means of political representation. But buildings do not just make an aesthetic statement: architecture plays a crucial role in communicating ideas and ideologies within politico-social transfer processes. Looking at the Reichstag Building or the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin – to name but a few –, the course will explore the ways in which architecture and its messages can play a crucial part in a nation’s (or state’s) identity formation processes.



Required texts: All materials will be made available via the course’s course managemet website.

Schedule
9:40am-10:40am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Jun 30, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025)
Location
LaForce 121
Instructors