AHI 452 AUTHENTICITY IN ART/CULTURE

Drawing on classic and contemporary writings in art history, anthropology, cultural studies, and the philosophy of aesthetics, this seminar considers the notion of "authenticity." Topics to be considered include: the invention of tradition; imitations and simulacra; hybridity and the construction of the canon; the aesthetic status of fakes and forgeries; the role of authenticity in tourism and tourist art; and the art market and connoisseurship.

Credits

4

Notes

Students may not receive credit for this course and AHI 493K, AHI 494K.

Cross Listed Courses

This is the same course as ANT 403.

Prerequisite

One course in art history or anthropology.

Registration Restrictions

Open to juniors and seniors, with preference given to art history and anthropology majors.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 16 students.

Attributes

MOIE, W