Photography, a Short Critical History
Title | Photography, a Short Critical History PDF eBook |
Author | Beaumont Newhall |
Publisher | |
Pages | 232 |
Release | 1938 |
Genre | Photography |
ISBN |
Photography
Title | Photography PDF eBook |
Author | Liz Wells |
Publisher | Psychology Press |
Pages | 432 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780415307031 |
This seminal text for photography students identifies key debates in photographic theory, stimulates discussion and evaluation of the critical use of photographic images and ways of seeing. This new edition retains the thematic structure and text features of its predecessors but also expands coverage on photojournalism, digital imaging techniques, race and colonialism. The content is updated with additional international and contemporary examples and images throughout and the inclusion of colour photos. Features of this new edition include: *Key concepts and short biographies of major thinkers *Updated international and contemporary case studies and examples *A full glossary of terms, a comprehensive bibliography *Resource information, including guides to public archives and useful websites
Global Photography
Title | Global Photography PDF eBook |
Author | Erina Duganne |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 452 |
Release | 2020-06-08 |
Genre | Photography |
ISBN | 1000181820 |
This innovative text recounts the history of photography through a series of thematically structured chapters. Designed and written for students studying photography and its history, each chapter approaches its subject by introducing a range of international, contemporary photographers and then contextualizing their work in historical terms. The book offers students an accessible route to gain an understanding of the key genres, theories and debates that are fundamental to the study of this rich and complex medium. Individual chapters cover major topics, including: · Description and Abstraction · Truth and Fiction · The Body · Landscape · War · Politics of Representation · Form · Appropriation · Museums · The Archive · The Cinematic · Fashion Photography Boxed focus studies throughout the text offer short interviews, curatorial statements and reflections by photographers, critics and leading scholars that link photography's history with its practice. Short chapter summaries, research questions and further reading lists help to reinforce learning and promote discussion. Whether coming to the subject from an applied photography or art history background, students will benefit from this book's engaging, example-led approach to the subject, gaining a sophisticated understanding of international photography in historical terms.
Photography, a Short Critical History
Title | Photography, a Short Critical History PDF eBook |
Author | Beaumont 1908-1993 Newhall |
Publisher | Hassell Street Press |
Pages | 232 |
Release | 2021-09-09 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781014448156 |
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Global Photography
Title | Global Photography PDF eBook |
Author | Erina Duganne |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 352 |
Release | 2020-06-30 |
Genre | Photography |
ISBN | 1000185001 |
This innovative text recounts the history of photography through a series of thematically structured chapters. Designed and written for students studying photography and its history, each chapter approaches its subject by introducing a range of international, contemporary photographers and then contextualizing their work in historical terms. The book offers students an accessible route to gain an understanding of the key genres, theories and debates that are fundamental to the study of this rich and complex medium. Individual chapters cover major topics, including: · Description and Abstraction · Truth and Fiction · The Body · Landscape · War · Politics of Representation · Form · Appropriation · Museums · The Archive · The Cinematic · Fashion Photography Boxed focus studies throughout the text offer short interviews, curatorial statements and reflections by photographers, critics and leading scholars that link photography's history with its practice. Short chapter summaries, research questions and further reading lists help to reinforce learning and promote discussion. Whether coming to the subject from an applied photography or art history background, students will benefit from this book's engaging, example-led approach to the subject, gaining a sophisticated understanding of international photography in historical terms.
American Photography
Title | American Photography PDF eBook |
Author | Jonathan Green |
Publisher | |
Pages | 247 |
Release | 1984 |
Genre | Photography |
ISBN |
Photography
Title | Photography PDF eBook |
Author | Ian Jeffrey |
Publisher | Thames & Hudson |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 1981 |
Genre | Photography |
ISBN |
This brilliant study provides a unique guide to the photographers in the world, from Fox Talbot, the father of photography, to the masters of today.