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3.00 Credits
This seminar will explore the explosion of photography in 1930s America. The decade's photography is o?en epitomized by the heartrending images of the Great Depression, of social concern, of the traumas experienced by the poor and displaced. But in fact the period also witnessed photography's extraordinary vitality and new visibility, in the colorful pages of Life magazine and the tabloids, on the walls of MOMA, in experimental photobooks, at Photo League exhibitions, and much more. Among the major figures to be studied are photographers as diverse as Walker Evans,Weegee, and Aaron Siskind. Meets Humanities I-A requirement A. Lee Prereq. soph, jr, sr, or permission of instructor; 4 credits
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8.00 Credits
Fall 2008 350f(01) The Gilded Age This course examines aspects of American art and culture from the CivilWar to the turn of the twentieth century. Classes will be thematic, and art will be linked up with ideas, trends, events, and novels of the period. Among the themes to be treated are: naturalism, masculinity, nervousness, street culture, and reform. Key artists include Sargent, Eakins, Homer, Bellows, and Sloan. Meets Humanities I-A requirement P. Staiti Prereq. jr, sr, 8 credits in art history, or permission of instructor; 1 meeting (3 hours)1 screening (2 hours); 4 credits Spring 2009 350s(01) Skyscrapers Steel, elevators, money: skyscrapers are the quintessential creations of modern society, born out of sophisticated technological developments and the economic realities of commerce. In transfiguring the built environment, skyscraper designs establish unforgettable images of urban identity and corporate status. This seminar will explore the history of the tall building from its beginnings in mid-nineteenth-century America to current projects that circle the globe, from Chicago to Dubai to Shanghai. Meets Humanities I-A requirement M. Davis Prereq. jr, sr, 8 credits in art history or architectural studies required with a course in modern architecture strongly recommended; 4 credits
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3.00 Credits
Fall 2008 360f(01) Indian Photography (Same as Asian Studies 360f (01)) Explores the way photography seized hold of the imagination in India. Nineteenth-century documentary photographs of Indian ruins memorialized the reach of the British Empire when used for dioramas, panoramas, and magic lantern shows on the streets of London. By the twentieth century, manipulated photographs and mechanically reproduced "photos" of Indian gods complicated photography'claim to truth. Students will debate scholarly views and develop research projects to examine photography's imaginative uses in India. Meets multicultural requirement; meets Humanities I-A requirement A. Sinha Prereq. jr, sr, or permission of instructor; 8 credits in art history, Asian studies, or film studies, or permission of instructor; 1 meeting (3 hours), occasional screenings; 4 credits Spring 2009 360s(01) Bollywood Films (Same as Film Studies 370-01) How are we to respond to Indian popular film, which is notorious for its distracting song and dance numbers, meandering story line, and visually overblown spectacles This seminar will develop historical and theoretical approaches to Indian films as what scholar Lalitha Gopalan calls a "constellation of interruptions." Studentswill examine feature films in class, write critical papers on scholarly essays, and pursue independent research projects on various aspects of Indian film. Meets Humanities I-A requirement A. Sinha Prereq. jr, sr, 8 credits in art history, or filmstudies, or permission of instructor.; 1meeting (3 hours), 1 screening (3 hours); 4 credits
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4.00 Credits
(Writing-intensive course) A student may undertake independent study in any of the following fields: American, Asian, European, Classical, Near Eastern, or Islamic art. She must have a minimum B+ average in art history courses, must receive permission from her project adviser, and consult guidelines available in the art department office. A student undertaking a two-semester independent study project (Art History 395) should be aware that only 4 credits will be applied to her major requirements.?us, in addition to two 395 courses, she must enroll in two 300- level seminars. Does not meet a distribution requirement The department Prereq. jr, sr, and permission of department; 1 to 8 credits
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3.00 Credits
(First-year seminar) This course introduces students to the studio experience as a creative act and shows them how they might experience a work of art. Through critiques, class discussion, visits to museums or galleries, and their own practical experience in the studio, students will examine many of the core issues in art, such as: How do we talk about visual physical objects What role do materials play in the life of an object of art What do we mean when we use the word "Art" Meets Humanities I-A requirement N. Margalit Prereq. fy or permission of instructor; 4 credits
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6.00 Credits
Introduction to both the technical and conceptual aspects of drawing as a primary tool for visual expression and analysis. Art historical contexts as well as the dialogue between the arts and other disciplines will be considered. Emphasis is placed on learning to see, and to think visually. Required for the studio art major and minor. Meets Humanities I-A requirement The department, K. Stack, N. Margalit, C. Spurrier 2 studios (2-1/2 hours) and 6 hours unarranged; NOTE: Students preregistering for this course must attend the first class meeting of the semester or their names will be dropped from the class roster.; 4 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes three objectives: first, the acquisition of basic photographic skills, including composition, exposure, processing, and printing; second, familiarity with historical and contemporary movements in photography and the development of visual literacy; third, the deepening and expanding of a personal way of seeing. Students will have weekly shooting and printing assignments and, in addition, will complete a portfolio by the end of the semester. Does not meet a distribution requirement K. Stewart Prereq. Art Studio 120, Drawing I; 1 meeting (3 hours), 1 lab (2 hours); NOTE:?is course will be taught at Hampshire College; students will need a 35mm camera with manual override; Students enrolled in this course will be responsible for some of the cost of course materials, in addition to the standard studio fee of $60.; 4 credits
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2.00 Credits
Further exploration and investigation into the techniques and conceptual issues of drawing. The human figure is used as a departure point for developing perceptual skills and personal expression. Required for the studio art major; priority given to majors and prospective majors. Meets Humanities I-A requirement The department Prereq. Art (Studio) 120 or permission of instructor; 2 studios (3 hours) and 6 hours unarranged; Students enrolled in this course will be responsible for some of the cost of course materials, in addition to the standard fee of $60; this course may be taken for 2 credits with permission of the instructor.; 4 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course combines the disciplines of drawing, printmaking, photography, and other means of making the handmade image with digital manipulation through current programs and so?ware. Meets Humanities I-A requirement K. Stack Prereq. Permission of instructor required.; Students enrolled in this course will be responsible for some of the cost of course materials, in addition to the standard studio fee of $60; 4 credits
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2.00 Credits
An introduction to the basic pictorial issues of color and composition in oil painting. Meets Humanities I-A requirement M. Miller, C. Spurrier Prereq. Art (Studio) 120 or permission of instructor; 2 studios (2 hours 40 minutes) and 6 hours unarranged; this course may be taken for 2 credits with permission of the instructor. Students enrolled in this course will be responsible for some of the cost of course materials, in addition to the standard studio fee of $60.; 4 credits
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