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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

Upper Division standing.

Advisory Enrollment Comments

Same course as C LIT 184B.