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851-0106-00L 2 Credits

Photography and Science. Aesthetics and Function of Analogue and Digital pictures

Fotografie und Wissenschaft. Ästhetik und Funktion analoger und digitaler Bilder

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Peter Geimer
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:09:13

Abstract

Since its early beginngs in the 19th century photography oscillated between scientific, technical, and artistic uses. We will discuss these various historical functions of the medium. Moreover, we will ask to what extent traditonal concepts of photography (evidence, objectivity, documentation) changed in the age of the digital image.

General Information

Language
German

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Fotografie und Wissenschaft. Ästhetik und Funktion analoger und digitaler Bilder
Beginn: 6.4.2006
  • Thu 14:15-16:00 (RAC E 14)
2 h weekly

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