ARTH 252 - Hist Photography

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Art History

Description:

Surveys the history of photography from its historic roots to the present, and examines the development of photography as a major medium of visual communication and aesthetic expression. The course provides a global perspective by exploring various photographic genres and conventions that emerged in response to diverse geopolitical needs and reflect evolving cultural contexts, and also examines how emerging critical issues and philosophical frameworks have shaped and influenced the medium over time.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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