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ARTH 3332 - History of Photography

This course introduces students to the history of photography from its beginnings in the 1830s to the recent practices of photographers and artists working with photographic technologies in the context of Post-modernity. The course will introduce students to the history of photography and criticism. It will explore statements by artists and photographers as well as the writings of critics and historians which reflect the evolving status of the photographic object with reference to technology and culture, including pop culture, avant-garde art, discourse and documentation.

Credits: 3

Prereq: ARTH 2212
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: ART1