WGS 403 - Theory, History and Criticism of Ways of Seeing

ARH 111 or ARH 112 or consent of instructor; at least sophomore standing. (3).

Examination of ideas, theories and institutions that have shaped how visual imagery has been interpreted across time. Considers fields that have impacted the creation and reception of visual culture, including critical theory, art criticism, aesthetic theory, visual theories of gender, and museum studies. Also listed as ARH 401/COM 401. Graded ABCDE. [“”]