74841 - History and Concepts of Photography (1)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student has historical and critical knowledge about the developments of visual arts and photography in the XX century; he is able to analyse and interpret the strategy of the world of the communication in which photography plays a central role.

Course contents

From the invention of Photography to the aesthehtics experiences of the XXth century between art and fashion. Special focuses will be dedicated to:

• The invention and the pioneers of photography
• Photography vs Painting
• Origins and Theoretical and cultural contest around the birth of Photography
  
• Photography and the birth of the Modern Fashion Icons

Readings/Bibliography

Mandatory texts for attending and non attending students:

 

• F. Muzzarelli, L'invenzione del fotografico. Storia e idee della fotografia dell'ottocento, Einaudi, Torino 2014.
• C. Marra, Fotografia e pittura nel Novecento (e oltre), Bruno Mondadori, Milano 2012.
  
• Database of pictures (downloading from AMS Campus - Teaching Materials)
  
  
• Other drafts and materials downloading form the web site

 

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is suggested that they get in touch as soon as possible with the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en) and with the lecturer in order to seek together the most effective strategies for following the lessons and/or preparing for the examination.

 

 

Teaching methods

Frontal lesson

Powerpoint and readings of pictures

Video

Assessment methods

Written Test

The test is based on 16 questions with 4 possible answers.  

There are three typology of question:

- Recognition of the name of the authors of some pictures chosen from the database (see above).

- Questions about history of photography of XIX and XX century.

- Questions about history of fashion photography and informations about poetics, protagonists and authors described in bibliography.

 

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is necessary to contact the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en) with ample time in advance: the office will propose some adjustments, which must in any case be submitted 15 days in advance to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of these in relation to the teaching objectives.

 

Teaching tools

PPt and Video

Office hours

See the website of Federica Muzzarelli