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History

Victorian Photography

Course Times & Enrolment

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Course Summary

From its invention in 1839, photography had a huge impact on Victorian society. This course will explore the art, science, products and popularity associated with photography in the Victorian era. The course runs in conjunction with the major exhibition at National Museum of Scotland, and includes an exhibition visit.

Please meet at the Information Desk in the entrance hall to the National Museum of Scotland.

Course Details

Pre-requisites for enrolment

No prerequisites. Open to all.

Content of Course

Friday 10:30-1:00:       (a) The Invention and the Early Years of Photography:                                                           Daguerreotype and Calotype.

                                    (b) The Popularity of Photography from 1851: Wet Collodion,                                               Products, Manufacture and Mania

                                                                                        

Friday 2:00-4:30:         Guided Exhibition Visit and Discussion.

Teaching method(s)

Each session will consist of an introductory lecture followed by open discussion.

Learning outcomes

  • Assess the development of Victorian photography and understand its technological, social, cultural and economic context;
  • Think critically about the display of objects and the construction of historical narratives within a museum context.

Sources

Core Readings

Recommended:

Simpson, Roddy, 2012. The Photography of Victorian Scotland. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.

Watson, Roger, and Rappaport, Helen, 2014. Capturing the Light. London: Pan Books.

Exhibition Catalogue. Edinburgh: National Museums Scotland.

Queries

If you have questions regarding the course or enrolment, please contact COL Reception at Paterson's Land by email or by phone 0131 650 4400.

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