Anthropology of Photography 2700-ERASMUS6-ANPH
The course of anthropology of photography is focused on several topics. These are among others:
The metaphor of Plato's cave and other concepts from ancient Greece
Photography, travel and (post) colonialism
Image or vision of the world? Photography as the Babel Library
Photography after photography
Photography in the era of post-humanism
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students:
KNOWLEDGE:
They know the most important terms and concepts of the anthropology of photography
SKILLS:
They are able to analyze the role of photography in the modern world
OTHER COMPETENCES:
They develop their visual skills
Assessment criteria
Students write an essay on the anthropology of photography and then present it to other clasmates as a short talk.
Bibliography
G. Badger, The Genius of Photography
V. Flusser, Towards a Philosphy of Photography
J. Hacking (ed.), Photography. The Whole Story
F. Heine, Photography. The Groundbreaking Moments
M. Marien, Photography. A Cultural History
Christopher Pinney, Photography and Anthropology
G. Smith, Photography and Travel
Additional information
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