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ARHA260
History of Prints
ARHA260 FA
Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:01:13 EDT 1997
)
Section Limit Enrollment Available
01 24 0 24
Next Offered in 9798 FA
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. Lectures and discussions with
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
Preregistered
students must attend the first class meeting or be subject
to withdrawal from the course. The class is limited to 30
students.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ART
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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