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A clear and concise survey of some of the most significant writers on photography who have played a major part in defining and influencing our understanding of the medium. It provides a succinct overview of writing on photography from a diverse range of disciplines and perspectives and examines the shifting perception of the medium over the course of its 170 year history. Key writers discussed include:

  • Roland Barthes
  • Susan Sontag
  • Jacques Derrida
  • Henri Cartier-Bresson
  • Geoffrey Batchen

Fully cross-referenced and in an A-Z format, this is an accessible and engaging introductory guide.



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Alphabetical List of Entries Contributors Preface Fifty Key Writers Glossary Index

Fifty Key Writers on Photography

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 12/18/2012 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780415549455, 978-0415549455
      ISBN10: 0415549450

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A clear and concise survey of some of the most significant writers on photography who have played a major part in defining and influencing our understanding of the medium. It provides a succinct overview of writing on photography from a diverse range of disciplines and perspectives and examines the shifting perception of the medium over the course of its 170 year history. Key writers discussed include:

      • Roland Barthes
      • Susan Sontag
      • Jacques Derrida
      • Henri Cartier-Bresson
      • Geoffrey Batchen

      Fully cross-referenced and in an A-Z format, this is an accessible and engaging introductory guide.



      Table of Contents

      Alphabetical List of Entries Contributors Preface Fifty Key Writers Glossary Index

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