Harris, Clare

Photography and Tibet

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ISBN 13:: 9781780236520
author:: Harris, Clare
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Reaktion Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 21.84 x 19.05 x 2.03 centimetres
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Photography, General,
Condition:: New
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Tibet has long been a source of fascination for outsiders, its grand landscapes and vibrant culture captivating photographers. This book offers a historical survey of photography in Tibet and the Himalayas, exploring the stories of both Tibetans and foreigners who have documented the region's wonders on film. Clare Harris combines extensive research with her own fieldwork to present previously unseen materials, including the earliest known photograph taken in Tibet, dating back to 1863. The book delves into the experimental camera-work of Tibetan monks, as well as the creations of contemporary Tibetan photographers and artists, examining the complex religious, political, and cultural climate behind each image. Stunningly illustrated, this book provides a unique insight into the dramatic history of Tibet since the mid-nineteenth century, shedding light on its entanglements with aesthetics and modernity.

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