851-0157-74L  Photography Between Science and Art

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersM. Hagner
Periodicitynon-recurring course
Language of instructionGerman
CommentNumber of participants limited to 20



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
851-0157-74 SFotografie zwischen Wissenschaft und Kunst2 hrs
Mon18:15-20:00IFW C 33 »
M. Hagner

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AbstractThis seminar is devoted to the role of photography in art and science since its beginnings in 1839. We will read selected texts on the theory of photography and analyse photographs for getting an overview over its fascinating history.
ObjectiveWhen photography started to conquer the world in 1839, it was unclear whether it belonged to the arts or to the sciences. Since those times and despite the digital revolution, this double function of photography has not changed significantly. The aim of this seminar is twofold: First, we want to reconstruct the transformations of photography in the trading zone of the sciences and the arts. Second, we want to analyse epistemological and aesthetical theories, which reflect the function of photography. The use of the photography archive of ETH Zurich will be part of the seminar.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersM. Hagner
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationGerman
RepetitionRepetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.

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Restrictions

Places20 at the most
Waiting listuntil 07.03.2021

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ProgrammeSectionType
Doctoral Department of Humanities, Social and Political SciencesDoctoral and Post-Doctoral CoursesWInformation
GESS Science in PerspectiveHistoryWInformation
History and Philosophy of Knowledge MasterSeminarsWInformation