ART 2021 - History of Photography

Institution:

Century College - Minnesota

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Description:

This course surveys the works of artists throughout the world who have explored and defined the aesthetic boundaries of photography from the medium's invention to the present. The history of photography is presented in terms of technological developments, social trends, and personal expression. Lectures and reading assignments focus on contextualizing photographs in order to reveal their historic significance, content, and aesthetic form. Class discussions and writing assignments introduce students to the basic methodological approaches to analyzing images. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020 with a grade of C or higher OR ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.century.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 770-3200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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