AH 335 - History of Photography

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Montserrat College of Art

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3 credits Since the invention of photography in 1839, the various photo/optical media have dramatically transformed the ways we know the world. In particular, our notions of what is art have been profoundly altered by the camera. This course examines the characteristics of photographed experience primarily from the historical perspective, but also from the cultural, the critical, and the technological perspectives, for a broad understanding of the medium's past and present. Prerequisites: English Composition I and II, Art History I and II Fulfills: History of Photography Requirement (Photography Students); Art History Elective, Humanities Elective or Liberal Arts Elective

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.montserrat.edu/

Phone Number:

(978) 921-4242

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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