Reading photographs : an introduction the theory and meaning of images 1st ed.

Author

• Salkeld, Richard

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

London: Fairchild Books, 2018

Language

English

ISBN

9781350039766

Series

Basics creative photography

Subject(s)

• AESTHETICS
• PHOTOGRAPHIC CRITICISM
• PHOTOGRAPHY, ARTISTIC

Notes

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Abstract

Reading Photographs, 2nd ed is a refreshingly clear introduction to the key theories of representation and visual analysis and demonstrates how they can be applied to photography. Introducing the many different approaches to critical theory for photography, Richard Salkeld explores identity, gaze, psychoanalysis, voyeurism and aesthetics.

As with all the books in the Basics Creative Photography series, Reading Photographs uses striking visual examples to illustrate the text and detailed case studies to delve deeper into the theories and techniques raised within each chapter. In addition, each chapter includes box outs introducing influential photographers, theorists and critics as well as activities to help you apply relevant theories to your own practice.

New to this edition: Exploration of the impact of digital and mobile photography and social media platforms on the interpretation of photographic images. Additional coverage of postmodernism and how it can inform photographic practice and the interpretation of visual imagery, as well as how feminist, post-structuralist and Marxist theories can offer alternative ways of analyzing and understanding photographs.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

1 online resource (i, 184 p.)

Dimension

-

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Front matter
1. What is a photograph? 10–43
2. Reading the signs 44–67
3. Truth and lies 68–93
4. Identity 94–121
5. Big Brother is watching you 122–143
6. Aesthetics 144–173
Back matter

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