There are no books required for this class. However, there are assigned readings that will be made available on this site. Please print out and bring copies of these readings to class sessions when we meet in our classroom for regular discussion. These classes are marked with an asterisk.
Eksteins, M. Rites of Spring (excerpt). In preparation for the performance The Rite of Spring on Sept 14th, at 7p, at BAM.
Barthes, R. Camera Lucida (excerpt). Read for BA #5.
Sontag, S. On Photography (excerpt). Read for BA #6 and in preparation for Raghubir Singh Exhibit on Thurs. Oct 12 at 1:00 pm.
Sontag, S. Regarding the Pain of Others (excerpt). Read for BA #6 and in preparation for Raghubir Singh Exhibit on Thurs. 12 at 1:00 pm.
Mumford, L. “What is a City?”
Park, R. “The City: Suggestions for the Investigation of Human Behavior in the City Environment,” The American Journal of Sociology, XX 5 9march 1915): 577-612
“Grand Central City” from 10 Architectural Tours
Lefebvre, H. The Production of Space (selection)
Also of interest:
“Before the Code” from 10 Architectural Tours
“Of Farragut and Flatiron” from 10 Architectural Tours
