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HIST 408. The Museum: Histories and Controversies

3.00
Crosslisted: ARTH 408  

This seminar centers on art museums in the United States. Topics include the historical development of museums, related cultures of display, recent debates on institutional mission and responsibility, and contemporary artists who employ the museum as medium, subject matter or site. Required field trips. Prerequisite:  ARTH 206  or permission of the instructor.