ART 113 - The History of Photography

    Recent Professors
    TFolland@riohondo.edu, crobertson@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2023, Fall 2021
    Class Size
    35–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ART 113
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This lecture course examines the history of photography from its invention in the 1830s to the present. The technological development, social role, and aesthetic possibilities of photography are discussed in relation to major historical, art historical, cultural, and political influences. This course is appropriate for all students interested in photography, art, and art history and culture, students seeking to fulfill the General Education requirement in arts, and studio art and art history majors.
    Usually Held
    Fri 8:00am–11:10am, Fri 9:00am–12:10pm, Tue 7:00pm–10:10pm