12216 - History of Photography (1)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course the student: knows the history of photography, either in its aesthetic or technical developments, from the origins to the present dauy; is able to reflect upon the role of photography in 20th century art; understands the relationships between photography, visual arts and cultural industry's applications (fashion, communication and advertising); recognizes the contribution of photography in contemporary art development and in communicative applications.

Course contents

From the invention of Photography to the artistic experiences of the XXth century. Special focus will be dedicated to:

• The invention and the pioneers of photography
• Pictorialism in XIX century
• Photographic Portrait/Self-Portrait
• Women and Photography between XIX and XX century
• Photography and the avant-gardes of early Twentieth Century
• Photography and Pop Art
• Conceptualism during the Sixties and Seventies
• Last trend and Snapshot Style

Readings/Bibliography

Mandatory texts for attending and non attending students:

 

• 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 2022.
  
  
• Database of pictures (downloading from AMS Campus - Teaching Materials)

 

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

Lezioni frontali

Proiezioni di slide con analisi di immagini

Proiezioni di brevi video

Assessment methods

The exam is a written test made by 16 questions with 3 suggested answers.

 

The test consists of historical questions related to the main points of the material illustrated in the texts, questions of understanding the text, which are, for example, reports of excerpts from the books of the program, questions on the recognition of the name of the authors of some pictures chosen from the database (see above); and questions inherent poetic declarations and critical reflections in the texts for which the author's recognition is required.

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

Video and ppt

Office hours

See the website of Federica Muzzarelli