Flusser, Vilem
Towards a Philosophy of Photography
- ISBN 13:
- 9781861890764
- author:
- Flusser, Vilem
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Reaktion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 11.9 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- Photography & photographs
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Vilém Flusser's Towards a Philosophy of Photography offers a groundbreaking analysis of the medium, exploring its connections to aesthetics, science, and politics. By examining the transformation of textual into visual culture and the shift from industrial to post-industrial society, Flusser reveals how photography provides a unique lens through which to understand these changes. Flusser's work reveals the ways in which photography reflects and shapes our understanding of the world, and how it allows us to read and interpret the cultural and social shifts of our time. This concise and thought-provoking book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of photography and its relevance to contemporary culture.
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