Middlebury

AMST0214A-F14

Capturing Nature

Mastodons, Mermaids, and Dioramas: Capturing Nature in America
Why did 18th-century museums stuff and mount exotic and domestic animals? Why does the American Museum of Natural History still house dioramas of so-called native peoples hunting? How has the study and staging of nature transferred into various kinds of artistic expression? In this course we will examine the intertwining of art, science, and ecology in the United States from the 1700s to the present day. Objects of study will include museum dioramas, scientific models, artifacts and artworks collected during scientific expeditions, and the work of Walton Ford and Christy Rupp, contemporary artists whose work engages ecological issues. 3 hrs. lect.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92623
Subject Code:
AMST
Course Number:
0214
Section Identifier:
A

Course

AMST 0214

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Fall 2014

AMST0214A-F14 Lecture (Foutch)