ART 334 - History of Photography

Institution:

Catholic University of America

Subject:

Art

Description:

This course traces the history of photography from its invention in 1839 to the present. Students will learn the technical aspects of photography, including the various types of photographs produced. Students will also learn about the different types of photographic practices, from portraiture to documentation and will see the most important works of the major photographic artists from the 19th and 20th centuries. Finally, the course will examine the development of photography as an artistic practice with its own critical history.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cua.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 319-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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