History of Photography.

Catalog description

A visually oriented history of the development of photography from its earliest manifestations to today and explores photography’s applications as a commercial enterprise, a documentary tool, a cultural force and a means of personal expression. Although the emphasis is on photography as a fine art and its relationship to the other arts, topics include documentary photography and photojournalism, fashion and portraiture, and the use of photography in mass media. Prerequisites: Students must have at least junior status or special permission from the instructor.