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1876: The Centennial Year
ARHA272 SP

Crosslistings: AMST114

A freshman seminar for students considering a major in Art History or American Studies, this course examines the making and marketing of painting, sculpture, photography and the decorative arts in the United States during the centennial year of 1876. Particular focus will be given to the organization and history of the Centennial Exhibition, held at Philadelphia.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Class presentation, researach paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

If possible, field trips to New York and Philadelphia will be scheduled. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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