- History Of Photography

Catalog description

A multidisciplinary, reading and speaking-intensive seminar focused on reading about, looking at, and discussing many forms of photography, from aerial to advertising photographs. The course considers the photograph as an object, a site of exchange, a controlling and motivating force, and more; it also considers photography as a global, mass-produced and mass-consumed practice as well as a distinctive art tradition. The course requires careful reading of many challenging texts, consistent thoughtful classroom participation, and conscientious research and writing.