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Pilot Lecture: The History of the Arch—Shaping Space through Strength

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We are surrounded by architecture nearly every moment of our lives, but how much of it do we truly understand?

Architecture has its own hidden language, one that can reveal the stunning power of design and engineering that shapes the world around us. Join author and historian Dr. Lily Filson of Lehigh University to look closer at one of the most ubiquitous—and amazing—forms in architecture and design in The History of the Arch: Shaping Space through Strength. You’ll trace the story of this humble design feature from its origins in the ancient world to 21st century innovations, following this single element through its many incarnations over thousands of years. Along the way, you’ll uncover a global story that reveals the power of the built environment that shapes our lives.

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