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.
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