ART HISTORY 493K,494K - Authenticity in Art And Culture

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Connecticut College

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Description:

Drawing on classic and contemporary writings in art history, anthropology, cultural studies, and the philosophy of aesthetics, this seminar considers the notion of "authenticity." Topics to be considered include: the invention of tradition;imitations and simulacra; hybridity and the construction of the canon; the aesthetic status of fakes and forgeries; the role of authenticity in tourism and tourist art; and the art market and connoisseurship. This is the same course as Anthropology 403. Prerequisite: One course in Art History or Anthropology. Open to juniors and seniors, with preference given to Art History and Anthropology majors. C. Steiner

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.connecticutcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 447-1911

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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