Barthes, Roland

Camera Lucida: Vintage Design Edition

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ISBN 13:
9781784876012
author:
Barthes, Roland
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Vintage Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
20 x 13.5 x 1.4 centimetres (0.2
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Photography, Careers,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£11.43

Description

Camera Lucida: Reflections on Photography by Roland Barthes Roland Barthes' investigation into the meaning of photographs is a seminal work of critical theory. This Vintage Design Edition features a stunning fold-out cover and photography throughout, inviting readers to contemplate the power of images. Barthes explores themes of presence and absence in his reflections on photography, examining their content, pull on the viewer, and intimacy. As he contemplates a photograph of his mother as a child, the book becomes an exposition of his own mind, marked by personal loss at the time of writing. This deeply personal work raises fundamental questions about the impact of images on our perception. A thought-provoking exploration of photography's significance, Camera Lucida remains a crucial read for anyone interested in the role of images in shaping our understanding of the world.

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