Black Photographers 1840- Present: Intro ((4 Credits))

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This course examines the ways in which Black photographers in various parts of the world use the medium as a way to represent themselves and others throughout the history of photography from the mid 1800's to the present. Students will explore major social and cultural issues that helped shape the perception of the Black subject and how Black photographers have worked to change perceptions of Black subjects through their commercial and fine art photography.