Hirsch, Marianne
Family Frames: Photography, Narrative and Postmemory
- ISBN 13:
- 9781470007485
- author:
- Hirsch, Marianne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.7 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Family Frames: A provocative exploration of family photographs and their role in shaping personal and cultural memory. Marianne Hirsch examines the photographic conventions that construct family relationships, revealing both the power and deception behind these visual records. Through a theoretical analysis and passionate exploration, Hirsch uncovers the tensions, anxieties, and rivalries that have been hidden or marginalized in traditional family albums. This book offers a new perspective on the significance of family photographs, particularly in the context of traumatic events such as war and the Holocaust. By examining the ways in which we represent ourselves and our loved ones through photography, Hirsch sheds light on the complexities of family memory and its role in shaping our understanding of identity and belonging.
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