ARTS 309 - Photography: History of a Visual Artform

Institution:

Metropolitan State University

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Description:

This course presents a historical survey of photography within the context of scientific, cultural and artistic forces. From the camera obscura and daguerreotypes to Surrealism and Social Realism, this course addresses the broad and expressive nature of photographic imagery. In addition to exploring the technical history of the medium, the class is designed to promote formal articulation, genre identification and evaluation of meaning within diverse cultural contexts. Students will leave this course with a stronger sense of the ways in which photography has contributed to the global artistic landscape and our conception of reality. Activities include slide lectures, videos, visiting artist presentations and field trips to local collections and studios. No lab component.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.metrostate.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 793-1212

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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