Weiss, Marta
Making It Up
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500480373
- author:
- Weiss, Marta
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 25 x 19.5 centimetres (0.97 kg)
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Photography, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Making It Up Photographic Fictions is an insightful exploration of staged photography, revealing how this technique has been used throughout history. From early practitioners to contemporary artists, the book showcases over 100 photographs accompanied by extended commentaries.
These photographic fictions, whether created in the past or present, challenge our perceptions of reality and highlight the constructed nature of photography. In an age where images are often manipulated and presented as truth, this book offers a thought-provoking look at the art of staged photography.
With its unique blend of historical and contemporary examples, Making It Up Photographic Fictions provides a fascinating perspective on the power of photography to shape our understanding of the world.