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Academic Year 2003/2004

History of Prints
ARHA 260 SP

This course presents a survey of developments in printmaking from 1450 to the present, focusing on innovations in woodcut, engraving, etching and lithography as the visual communication of artistic and social thought. It includes lectures and discussions based on slides and original prints in the Davison Art Center collection.

MAJOR READINGS

William Ivins, PRINTS AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION, Cambridge, Mass., 1985
Saff and Sacilotto, PRINTMAKING, HISTORY AND PROCESS, New York, 1977

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm and final examinations, two short papers, one term paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

The class is limited to 30 students.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ART    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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