Introduction course in the History of Photography

with Christine Hansen

The course will concentrate on the history of photography’s major currents from its inception to the present day. The class will especially discuss modernism and postmodernism in photography and will attempt to contextualize the production of art photographs with relevant historical and critical writings.

Week: 43 (the course will continue in the spring semester)

Kurs/Prosjektleder: Christine Hansen, Associate Professor


Workform:

The course will consist of lectures, discussions.

Required book: Steve Edwards, Photography: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press, 2006

In addition we will read smaller articles

Language: Norwegian


Prequalifications:

The course starts 25/10/2010 / Week 43, and ends 29/10/2010 / Week 43

Location: Vaskerelven 8

Provider: Foto

Target group: Foto
MA Kunst

Target year of study: Bachelor 1
Bachelor 2
Bachelor 3
Master 1

Capacity: 12

Academic staff:


Heli Rekula / 31/08/2010

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