Introduces students to the evolution of photography, which is both closely related to modern painting and clearly distinct from it. Focuses on K60major figures such as Atget, Weston, Stieglitz, Steichen, Hine, Brassao, and Man Ray, in an effort to develop the visual skills necessary to understand photographs as specific forms of artistic vision and creation. AH 1020 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite. Please note this course carries a fee
Code
AH3017
Name
HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
AH (Art History)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
GE100
CAMS ID
2500
Last update with CAMS
Exploring the evolution of the photographic medium
Exploring the stakes of the medium in its broader historical, socio-economic, and geographical contexts.
Understanding the place of photography among the other visual mediums
Improving specific terminology and the capacity to recognize photographic techniques
Perfecting students’ capacity for research and critical thinking, as well as visual analysis
| Term | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2021 | AH3017 | HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY |