HAVC 141EHistories of Photography
Introduction to the histories of photography and the critical debates around different photographic genres such as medical photography, art photography, and political photography. Students will develop a critical language in order to analyze photographs while considering the importance of social and institutional contexts.
- From the Instructor: This course will look at a range of seminal texts that historically situate photography and its developments within a broader discourse of Western art, portraiture, surveillance, and documentation from the 19th through the late 20th century.
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When it runs
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:00pm–3:30pm | Online | M. E. Fernandez | Open 17/35 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Fernandez | 4.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 90% | 20 |
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