AMST0279A-S23
The Guitar in American Culture
The Guitar in American Culture
Although it has European and African antecedents, modern acoustic and electric guitars are American inventions. From the genteel parlor guitars of the 19th century elite to the electric weaponry of today’s rock stars, the guitar is an essential artifact of American material culture. Drawing on histories, cultural critiques, interviews, and sound and video recordings, we will study both the evolution of the instrument and the builders and players who have helped define its role. Examining artifacts and talking with working guitar builders will illuminate the craft of guitar making. The culmination of the course will be a student-curated exhibition.
Although it has European and African antecedents, modern acoustic and electric guitars are American inventions. From the genteel parlor guitars of the 19th century elite to the electric weaponry of today’s rock stars, the guitar is an essential artifact of American material culture. Drawing on histories, cultural critiques, interviews, and sound and video recordings, we will study both the evolution of the instrument and the builders and players who have helped define its role. Examining artifacts and talking with working guitar builders will illuminate the craft of guitar making. The culmination of the course will be a student-curated exhibition.
- Term:
- Spring 2023
- Location:
- Axinn Center 219(AXN 219)
- Schedule:
- 12:45pm-2:00pm on Monday, Wednesday (Feb 13, 2023 to May 15, 2023)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- William Nash
- Subject:
- American Studies
- Department:
- Program in American Studies
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AMR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- MUSC0279A-S23
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22207
- Subject Code:
- AMST
- Course Number:
- 0279
- Section Identifier:
- A