23-2650 History of Photography I

This course examines the emergence of photography and the medium’s role in both reflecting and shaping the cultural, social, political, economic, and scientific context of modernity from 1839-1940. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring knowledge about this historical period - especially early photographic technologies, the critical response to photography, and the diverse applications of the medium - while also drawing parallels between this history and contemporary issues. Students will be introduced to various methods of historical investigation through a balance of lectures, discussions, field trips to view historic photographic objects, primary and secondary source readings, group projects, writing assignments, and/or tests.

3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 22-1102 Art History II: Renaissance to Modern or 22-1105 Introduction to Visual Culture and 52-1162 Writing and Rhetoric II- Service Learning or 22-1102 Art History II: Renaissance to Modern or 22-1105 Introduction to Visual Culture and 52-1112 Writing and Rhetoric - Enhanced II or 22-1102 Art History II: Renaissance to Modern or 22-1105 Introduction to Visual Culture and 52-1122 International Writing and Rhetoric II or 22-1102 Art History II: Renaissance to Modern or 22-1105 Introduction to Visual Culture