Edwards Steve (Research Lecturer In Art History At The Open University) - Photography: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
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 and considers 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.
Title: Photography: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Edwards Steve (Research Lecturer In Art History At The Open University)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780192801647
Pages: 176 Pages, 25 Black And White
Publication Date: 11/20/2006
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Press & Journalism