Photography Theory in Historical Perspective. Case Studies from Contemporary Art

Photography Theory in Historical Perspective: Case Studies from Contemporary Art aims to contribute to the understanding of the multifaceted and complex character of the photographic medium by dealing with various case studies selected from photographic practices in contemporary art, discussed in the context of views and theories of photography from its inception. uses case studies to explain photographic practices in contemporary art and place them in the context of theory presents current debates on theory of photography through comparisons to research of other visual media applicable to vernacular and documentary photography as well as art photography.

Details

Type

Book

Place of publication

Chichester

Year

2011

Number of pages

270 pages

Language

English

ISBN

9781405191975

Open stacks or available on request

Open stacks

Illustrations

Yes

Bibliography

Yes

UDC code and author sign

770 Gel

Volumes

1

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