ART H 2704 - 19th Century American Art

Institution:

Temple University

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Description:

An examination of the painting, sculpture, photography and popular illustration of the 19th century in the United States and its cultural context. Visual material is considered as it corresponds to a series of historical moments, including the establishment of the academy, the era of Jacksonian Democracy, the rise of tourism, the birth of photography, the opening of the American West, the Civil War, the rise of Industrial Capitalism, and the emergence of the New Woman. Readings will incorporate a range of methodological approaches as well as a selection of primary source material.

Note: Field trips are mandatory for this class.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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