ARTH 599: Special Topics in Art History

ARTH 599-003: Visualizing Science in the Modern World
(Fall 2018)

04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M

Music Theater Building 1008

Section Information for Fall 2018

This seminar examines the theme of visualizing science in the modern world. It will cover Western Europe and the United States, examining the ways that art and artists have represented the scientific field, as well as the ways that optical instruments, scientific theories, and technologies for discovery and knowledge-making have impacted traditional forms of art-making. Beginning with early modern Europe and concluding with post-World War II artistic movements in the United States, the course will examine linkages between art and science through a variety of lenses. Topics will include alchemy, optics, cartography, photographic experimentation, scientific theories of race and gender, popular psychology, and more

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 1-6

Topics vary. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: Baccalaureate degree or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:

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.

Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18, Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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