Photography: A Very Short Introduction PDF
by Steve Edwards
Part of the Very Short Introductions series
Description
Photographs are an integral part of our daily lives from sensationalist images in tabloid papers and snapshots, to art photograpy displayed in galleries and sold through international art markets.
In this thought-provoking exploration of the subject, Edwards combines a sense of the historical development of photography with an analysis of its purpose and meaning within a wider cultural context.
He interrogates the way we look and think about photographs, andconsiders such issues as truth and recording, objectivity and fine art, identity and memory. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area.
These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.
Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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- Publisher:OUP Oxford
- Publication Date:24/08/2006
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- Publisher:OUP Oxford
- Publication Date:24/08/2006
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- ISBN:9780191516535
