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HUM-269: History and theory of photography

Le cours propose une introduction à l'histoire de la photographie à travers la présentation de dix notions clés, analysées dans leur développement historique du 19e au 21e siècle. ...

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This lecture covers the history and theory of photography, focusing on key events such as the Weimar Republic and influential figures like Laszlo Moholy-Nagy. It explores the concept of the camera as a pure recording tool, capable of revealing optical phenomena and scientific experiments. The lecture delves into the role of photography in art and education, emphasizing the importance of snapshots and documentary photos in capturing reality.

Instructor

Olivier Lugon

Teaching & PhD Courses History and theory of photography HUM-269 The class offers an introduction to the history of photography trough the presentation of ten key notions, analysed historically from the 19th to the 21st century. Picture history I HUM-418 The class proposes to examine Expo 64, the Swiss National Exhibition held in Lausanne in 1964, inviting students to conceive a critical reimagining of the event in the context of a hypothetical seventh Swiss national exhibiti

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