This course serves as a continuation of the previous History of Arch.& Arts I course to survey the evolution of architecture, interior and ornamentation from the Gothic era to early 20th century while maintaining a global perspective and analyzing the factors influencing those developments. The course starts with one of the most important eras of the history of architecture and art, the Gothic, then the Renaissance, and proceeds to the development of Baroque and Rococo. The various forms of art of these periods, i.e., architecture, interior design, painting and sculpture are discussed in the lectures. The Churches, in particular, as a building form, was the first to demonstrate such styles. Through ages, although the basic elements of the church remained the same, the effect of varying cultures brought richness and regional identity in plan and surface ornamentations. Consequently, this influence was extended to other built forms such as the palaces and the cities. Later, which is referred to as a ‘refreshing change’, came Neoclassicism and Romantic Classicism. Some development of Neo-Gothic art and architecture was seen during this time. The concepts of European and American architecture and art in the Modern period will be presented chronologically, including religious and secular art forms. The course focuses mainly on the development of western cultures but also offers an overview on the eastern and far eastern cultures happening in the same time frame to help students achieve a comparative perspective on the development of the built environment across different cultures. Concurrently, the social. Political and cultural factors affecting these developments will be discussed and analyzed. Students will be able to interpret historical architectural in that era in historical and cultural context. Course will be conducted through a serious of interactive lectures, class discussions and debates, and research assignments