· 2015· Book chapter
Photography: A Critical Introduction
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This revised fifth edition of 'Photography: A Critical Introduction' offers a comprehensive overview of photographic theory, history, and social/political contexts, updated with new case studies and featuring 98 images from renowned photographers.
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Key points
- The book critically examines key debates in photographic theory and history.
- It places photographic practices within their social and political contexts.
- The revised edition includes new case studies on materialism, embodiment, and landscape.
- It features 98 photographs from a diverse range of influential artists.
- Updated resource information, glossary, and bibliography are provided.
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Abstract
Photography: A Critical Introduction was the first introductory textbook to examine key debates in photographic theory and place them in their social and political contexts, and is now established as one of the leading textbooks in its field. Written especially for students in higher education and for introductory college courses, this fully revised edition provides a coherent introduction to the nature of photographic seeing. Individual chapters cover: Key debates in photographic theory and history Documentary photography and photojournalism Personal and popular photography Photography and the human body Photography and commodity culture Photography as art This revised and updated fifth edition includes: New case studies on topics such as: materialism and embodiment, the commodification of human experience, and an extended discussion of landscape as genre. 98 photographs and images, featuring work from: Bill Brandt, Susan Derges, Rineke Dijkstra, Fran Herbello, Hannah Höch, Karen Knorr, Dorothea Lange, Chrystel Lebas, Susan Meiselas, Lee Miller, Martin Parr, Ingrid Pollard, Jacob Riis, Alexander Rodchenko, Andres Serrano, Cindy Sherman and Jeff Wall. Fully updated resource information, including guides to public archives and useful websites. A full glossary of terms and a comprehensive bibliography. Contributors: Michelle Henning, Patricia Holland, Derrick Price, Anandi Ramamurthy and Liz Wells.
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