History of Photography

This course will examine many aspects of the history of photography from 1839 to the present. From its inception as a tool for science, art, and travel, photography has become a unique device for seeing, exploring, and documenting the world and its people. We will analyze the progression and evolution of its technical and aesthetic innovations, leading to photography?s present position in contemporary culture. Additionally, we will consider photography?s global influence on cultural history, portraiture, film, landscape, pop culture, surveillance and social documentation. Museum visit required.*

Fall, Spring

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