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This course
will explore the history of photography from its foundations in the Renaissance
to its ever evolving forms in contemporary art. Visual language and art
terminology will be used to examine photographs from a wide assortment
of historical, social, political and personal contexts. During this investigation,
students will be encouraged to develop and maintain a critical eye that
takes nothing for granted and is actively engaged in questioning. Through
this critical examination, students will gain a general level of knowledge,
understanding and appreciation for photography and its history. |