Reading Photographs: An Introduction the Theory and Meaning of Images Contributor(s): Salkeld, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 135009207X ISBN-13: 9781350092075 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $37.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Photography | Techniques - Darkroom |
Dewey: 770 |
Series: Basics Creative Photography |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.3" W x 9" (1.00 lbs) 184 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Reading Photographs is a clear and inspiring introduction to theories of representation and visual analysis and how they can be applied to photography. Introducing the development of photography and different approaches to reading images, the book looks at elements such as identity, gaze, psychoanalysis, voyeurism and aesthetics.Striking visual examples are used to illustrate the text and engaging case studies delve deeper into issues raised within each chapter, with brief activity points to allow the reader to apply relevant theories to their own practice. |