A survey of significant contributions to the histories and theories of photography, including a look at key photographers, important historians, critics, and theorists, art movements, and related social and political issues.

Antirequisite(s): the former VAH 2242F/G, the former VAH 2282E.

Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or the former VAH 1040 or two of Art History 1641A/B – 1649A/B or the former VAH 1041A/B – 1045A/B or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or a module in Photography, or permission of the Department.

Extra Information: 3 hours: lecture, blended or online format.