Putting Architecture in Its Place.

Meyer, Esther da Costa

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ERIC Number: EJ520810

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Publication Date: 1995

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Putting Architecture in Its Place.

Meyer, Esther da Costa

Humanities, v16 n3 p11-12,40-41 May-Jun 1995

Examines Vincent Scully's work as teacher, writer, and critic. This reminisce by a former student also lauds Scully's role as mentor to several generations of art historians. Briefly covers his work on behalf of historic preservation and discusses two seminal works, "American Architecture and Urbanism" and "The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods." (MJP)

Descriptors: Architecture, Art History, Educational Objectives, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Preservation, Role Models, Teacher Student Relationship, Teaching Styles

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Students; Practitioners

Language: English

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