Wells, Liz

Photography: A Critical Introduction

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ISBN 13:
9780367222758
author:
Wells, Liz
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Routledge
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
464
Dimensions:
24.6 x 18.9 centimeters (0.45 kg
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Photography, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£46.55

Description

This sixth edition of Photography A Critical Introduction provides a comprehensive introduction to the nature of photographic seeing, examining key debates in photographic theory and their social and political contexts. Written for students and introductory college courses, it covers a range of topics including documentary photography, personal and popular photography, and photography as art.

Illustrated with over 100 colour and black and white photographs from renowned artists such as Bill Brandt, Susan Derges, and Cindy Sherman, this revised edition includes new case studies on contemporary issues like Black Lives Matter and the #MeToo movement. A fully updated resource section provides guides to public archives, useful websites, a glossary of terms, and a comprehensive bibliography.

With its extensive coverage and up-to-date resources, Photography A Critical Introduction is an ideal introduction to the field for students and scholars alike.

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