Photographs are an integral part of our daily lives from sensationalist images in tabloid papers and snapshots; to art photograpy displayed in galleries and sold through international art markets. In this thought-provoking exploration of the subject; Edwards combines a sense of the historical development of photography with an analysis of its purpose and meaning within a wider cultural context. He interrogates the way we look and think about photographs; andconsiders such issues as truth and recording; objectivity and fine art; identity and memory.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts; analysis; perspective; new ideas; and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Learning TextBy J. ClarkThe ideas discussed in this book have become paramount to how I approach graphic design. It is very mathy; so dont go into this as an artist and expect it will make any sense to you if you arent comfortable with geometry; numbers; ratios; and the like.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. GreatBy Robert BretonMost interesting and refreshing to basically review basic math as it relates to art and its art forms; very suser friendly0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Im taking away so much great info from this bookBy Customerincredible knowledge! Im taking away so much great info from this book. It will change how I plan art from now on.