ART 215 - History of Photography

4 Hour(s)
General Education F2

Students will study the origins and traditions of photography in both artistic and technological terms. The course will trace the evolution of photography from its beginnings in 1839 to the present. Through reading, writing, research, and oral assignments, students will learn the major figures in photography and examine important critical, cultural and social issues. Primary emphasis will be placed on cultural and aesthetic concerns of key figures in the history of photography.

SP
Prerequisite(s): ART 209