ARHA260

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ARHA260

History of Prints ARHA260 FA

Not Currently Offered

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

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-22-1999

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