RG ST110G
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RG ST 110G - Photography and Religion
Religious Studies
College of Letters and Science
Full Course Title
Photography and Religion
Instructor Name(s)
Amihay, O
Course Description
Offers an examination of the relationship between religion and photography throughout history, based on the consideration of photography as both an artistic medium and a social and performative practice. Alongside analysis of the function of photographs in religious life, we will explore various religious concepts in association with photography. Through meditations on topics as spirit, death, ritual, iconicity, sacred space, and gender, students will become familiar with critical theory of photography, visual analysis, and landmark photographs.
Unit Value
4
Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit
0
Maximum Units
4
Prerequisites
Advisory Enrollment Comments
Same course as C LIT 184B.