ARTH215

THE TEMPLE BUILDERS

Department
Art History
Terms offered
8
Data refreshed
Jun 30, 2026

Description

Section information text: Traces the evolution of monumental architecture in Greece from its origins in the Geometric period through its development in Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic times. Emphasizes the integration of craftsmanship, or techne, with elements of design in the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian orders. Discusses the relationship between architect and patron, the social role of architecture and its political impact, as well as the problems of modern investigation and reconstruction of ancient buildings.

Syllabi

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Offering history & forecast 2008–2018

2004
2018
Sections offered by academic year and season, with estimated offering chances for future years above the divider
YearFallSpringSummerIntersession
2030 2030 Fall: 9% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 fall terms since 2018. 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029 2029 Fall: 9% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 fall terms since 2017. 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028 2028 Fall: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 fall terms since 2016. 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027 2027 Fall: 8% chance, high confidence. Offered in 1 of 12 fall terms since 2015. 2027 Spring: 6% chance, high confidence. Offered in 1 of 12 spring terms since 2015. 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2018 1 section Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2017 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2016 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2015 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data for this term
2014 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2013 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data for this term
2012 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data for this term
2011 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data for this term
2010 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2009 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2008 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data for this term
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term

Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.

Meeting times

Most recent first
  • Tue, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM TC107 201220082004
  • Mon, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM TC107 20112006
Credit-bearing sections of ARTH215
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2018Rhys F. TownsendLecture1 8 of 15 enrolled26616
Spring 2015Rhys F. TownsendLecture1 9 of 15 enrolled34113
Spring 2013Rhys F. TownsendLecture1 11 of 15 enrolled30283
Spring 2012Rhys F. TownsendLecture1 10 of 15 enrolled30283
Spring 2011Rhys F. TownsendLecture1 8 of 15 enrolled38599
Spring 2008Rhys F. TownsendLecture1 11 of 15 enrolled36105
Spring 2006Peter NultonLecture1 13 of 14 enrolled34434
Fall 2004Peter NultonLecture1 11 of 28 enrolled22331