This class will be an introduction to the major aesthetic, philosophical and social themes that have shaped photography in the latter part of the 20th century. The emphasis will be on helping students to discover how their work and ideas reflect current theories and practices, and how a critical analysis of contemporary trends and influences may encourage the development of meaning within their personal work.HAAVC 2000 courses develop students' visual analysis skills while providing the opportunity for in-depth study of the visual/structural artifacts associated with a particular topic, region, or movement. Students will also engage with the relevant primary/secondary literature for the topic at hand. Courses will pay particular attention to the larger cultural, historical, and theoretical/ideological contexts in which the visual artifacts and structures under consideration were created.

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