04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R
Music Theater Building 1002
Section Information for Spring 2016
This course will be an introduction to the history and practices of art museums, taking advantage of the superb museums in Washington, DC. Through our readings, discussions and visits, we will learn about museum history, operations, careers, ethical issues and current controversies. Readings will also introduce issues of cultural representation as expressed through museum exhibitions. The course will end with a consideration of international law regarding collecting, UNESCO’s World Heritage program, and cultural property management worldwide. During the course, class members will be required to get themselves to a selected group of local museums, galleries or exhibits four times, following assigned weekend itineraries.
ARTH 594 fulfills the Museum requirement for the MA in Art History. Graduate students will be required to do extra reading and a research presentation as appropriate for the graduate level.
Credits: 3
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
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