03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW
Planetary Hall 212
Section Information for Spring 2014
Throughout the nineteenth century, American artists and entrepreneurs devised innovative ways of appealing to an increasingly democratic and mass audience for visual art. From painted panoramas, one-picture shows, trompe-l’oeil illusionism, world’s fair entertainments, and new technologies of reproduction through to early film, this course will survey the emergence of popular visual culture in the United States during the long nineteenth century. We will consider the role of museums in attracting visitors and shaping their experience, how concepts of elite and popular culture evolved during the period, and the ways in which issues of race, class, and gender figured in the popularization of fine art in America. Instr: Heidi ApplegateTags:
Credits: 3
The University Catalog is the authoritative source for information on courses. The Schedule of Classes is the authoritative source for information on classes scheduled for this semester. See the Schedule for the most up-to-date information and see Patriot web to register for classes.