Surveys the history of photography from its origins to the advent of the digital age in the 20th century. Examines the practice of photography as an art form and as a form of visual communication in historical, philosophical, socio-political, cultural, and aesthetic contexts. May be offered in a distance-learning format. CAB GE C, CSU GE C1, C2 (Beg. F'24), IGETC 3A, 3B (Beg. F'24).