History of Illustration
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Overview
Subject area
HUA
Catalog Number
214
Course Title
History of Illustration
Department(s)
Description
This course will examine the history of illustration from illuminatedmanuscripts to modern sequential narratives by considering the artworkwithin its socio-cultural context. With the aid of primary source readings,illustrated books, and comics, students will learn to understand the uniquepower illustration has had in the history of art to convey ideas, toeditorialize events, and to enhance literature. Emphasis is placed onillustration's relationship to fine art and on the education of the illustrator.CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-U.S. Experience in it's Diversity
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate LaGuardia CC
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
FUS - Flexible Core - US Experience in its Diversity
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
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