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What is a photograph? That simple question is far from settled, as
this innovative book demonstrates. "Photography Theory" presents
forty of the world's most active art historians and
theorists-including Victor Burgin, Joel Snyder, Rosalind Krauss,
Alan Trachtenberg, Geoffrey Batchen, Carol Squiers, Margaret
Iversen, Abigail Solomon-Godeau-in animated debate on the nature of
photography.
Photography has been around for nearly two centuries, but we are
no closer to understanding what it is. For some people, a
photograph is an optically accurate impression of the world. For
others, it is mainly a way of remembering people and places. For
still others, it is a sign of bourgeois life, a kind of addiction
of the middle class. And for yet others, it is a troublesome
interloper, which has confused people's ideas of reality and fine
art to the point that they have difficulty even defining what a
photograph is. And for some, the whole question of finding
photography's nature is itself misguided fromthe beginning.
This provocative second volume in the new Routledge series "The
Art Seminar" presents not one but many answers to the question what
makes a photograph a photograph?
What is a photograph? That simple question is far from settled, as
this innovative book demonstrates. "Photography Theory" presents
forty of the world's most active art historians and
theorists-including Victor Burgin, Joel Snyder, Rosalind Krauss,
Alan Trachtenberg, Geoffrey Batchen, Carol Squiers, Margaret
Iversen, Abigail Solomon-Godeau-in animated debate on the nature of
photography.
Photography has been around for nearly two centuries, but we are
no closer to understanding what it is. For some people, a
photograph is an optically accurate impression of the world. For
others, it is mainly a way of remembering people and places. For
still others, it is a sign of bourgeois life, a kind of addiction
of the middle class. And for yet others, it is a troublesome
interloper, which has confused people's ideas of reality and fine
art to the point that they have difficulty even defining what a
photograph is. And for some, the whole question of finding
photography's nature is itself misguided fromthe beginning.
This provocative second volume in the new Routledge series "The
Art Seminar" presents not one but many answers to the question what
makes a photograph a photograph?
This tome is the most comprehensive visual history of surfing to
date, marking a major cultural event as much as a publication.
Following three and a half years of meticulous research, it brings
together hundreds of images to chart the evolution of surfing as a
sport, a lifestyle, and a philosophy. The book is arranged into
five chronological chapters, tracing surfing culture from the first
recorded European contact in 1778 by Captain James Cook to the
global and multi-platform phenomenon of today. Utilizing
institutions, collections, and photographic archives from around
the world, and with accompanying essays by the world's top surf
journalists, it celebrates the sport on and off the water, as a
community of 20 million practitioners and countless more devotees,
and as a leading influence on fashion, film, art, and music. An
unrivaled tribute to the breadth, complexity, and richness of
surfing, this book is a must-have for any serious player on the
surfing scene and anybody who aspires to the surfing lifestyle. As
one surfing scribe has declared, "There has never been a book like
this, and there will never be another one again."
From the Highlands of Scotland to the plains of northern India,
Castles of the World is a beautiful examination of past worlds
viewed through strongholds that continue to enrich the modern
landscape. They evoke an imagined age of aristocratic warriors and
noble aspirations. Presented in a handy, pocket-sized format,
arranged chronologically and illustrated with more than 200 colour
photographs, Castles of the World examines more than 150
fortifications from across the world, from Cathar castles and
Alpine schloesser to Norman keeps and Samurai strongholds. Discover
how the 13th-century Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland was destroyed
during the Jacobite rebellion of 1719; learn about Turkey's
Marmaris Castle, built in 1522 by Suleiman the Magnificent to
support his attack on neighbouring Rhodes; and explore the
Mughal-constructed Red Fort in Delhi, home of Muslim rulers from
1648 until 1803, and today a symbol of Indian nationalism.
In a brand-new approach, this book presents photography in all its
principal forms of experience, to portray the unique
characteristics of this accessible and universally appealing
medium. Arranged chronologically, legendary photographs are
discussed alongside photobooks that represent a significant
contribution towards photography, as well as important exhibitions
that marked a shift in outlook, values and approach. In art
history, particular works are usually cited as examples of specific
styles; here photographs are given as indicative of art movements,
which often developed precisely because of these examples. Among
the works included are many that have had a profound impact across
the globe, so circumventing or at least weakening the usual
European-American emphasis. This guide is an inclusive and diverse
account of the contributions of photographers from around the world
from the birth of photography to the present day. Featuring
stunning reproductions throughout with short essays and key
references on each work by the widely respected photography
academic and specialist David Bate, this title is set to become one
of the definitive references on the subject and will appeal not
only to readers seeking an introduction, but also to those more
familiar with the medium. With 110 illustrations in colour
Generations: The Fishing Families of Hastings is a photographic
portrayal from the 1990s to the present day of the men and women of
Britain's oldest beach-launched fishing community. Realised by the
photojournalist and Hastings resident John Cole, the book portrays
a unique community that may soon become extinct. Generations is in
the tradition of such classic photojournalists as Sebastiao
Salgado, Don McCullin and Henri Cartier-Bresson. Cole's images
document the passing of a way of working, of skills that have been
handed down from generation to generation.
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Octopus
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Steve Harries
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Empower your artistry in the digital environment This unique
Painter book addresses both creative and technical proficiency,
helping you step ahead in today's world of photography, art,
multimedia, and design. This lavishly illustrated guide speaks
directly to all visual artists and shows you how to combine
traditional and stateof-the-art media to capture the essence of
your vision. Fully updated for Corel Painter X and the newest range
of Wacom graphics tablets, progressive, well-structured tutorials
from beginner to advanced level, case studies, and examples of art
will inspire your imagination at every stage. Let world-renowned
Painter master Jeremy Sutton guide you step-by-step in how to
experiment with creative ideas and techniques that you can adapt to
your own style. New time-saving tips, workflow strategies, and
keyboard short cuts allow you to quickly transform your work with
Corel Painter X's outstanding natural-media tools. From expressive
paintings to evocative collage portraits, oil impressionism, live
portrait paintings, and painterly effects for video, television,
and the Web, you get the best techniques through... *Clear
explanations with colorful screen grabs and inspiring artworks that
lead you through the sophisticated and creative Painter tools
*Practical, hands-on tutorials, and project illustrations that show
you every step in image development, including multimedia artist
techniques *Downloadable resources are packed with unique custom
brushes, tutorial images, and additional art materials not supplied
with Painter X Included on the resource CD: *48 extra brushes
including many unique custom brushes not supplied with Painter *38
custom color sets *Jeremy's SupaDoopa custom palettes to help speed
up your workflow *Collection of Jeremy's favorite Image Hose
nozzles, paper textures, and patterns to greatly enhance the
variety and richness of art materials available at your fingertips
*Gain instant access to Jeremy's interface customization and
optimize your creativity with unique custom workspaces, new to
Painter X *4 QuickTime movies including a studio tour, artwork
commentary, and details on Wacom tablets *Have fun practicing with
28 tutorial images!
Photo Op is a photo projects book with a difference. Featuring 52
inspirational ideas, backed up by jargon-free practical guidance,
it is packed with cliche-busting images from some of the best,
brightest, hottest photographers working in the Flickr community -
many of whom already have a cult following. This book offers a
weekly dose of creative inspiration for photographers and
images-makers of all levels, and features diverse challenges
ranging from quick-fire results to more immersive techniques.
Photographers and image-makers are always on the lookout for
inspiration and guidance, and Photo Op provides both in a fun,
accessible format that will kick-start creativity, enhance skills,
and build confidence behind the lens.
#2 on Photo.net's list of Best Photography Books of 2014! To create
successful imagery, you need to balance technical know-how and
aesthetic vision. In Camera & Craft, we deconstruct
photographic principles in new ways to help you think through your
process. Together with nine guest photographers, we explore
photographic practice and follow up with inventive exercises and
demonstrations that challenge you to engage with your tools-all
with the goal of helping you work more creatively. Along the way
are conversations with our guest photographers that address each
topic, from how the professionals work with clients and models to
what they think about as they look through the viewfinder. Here's
what you'll find inside: Advice and insights from professionals
working in a variety of fields, from photojournalism and
portraiture to fine-art, landscape and commercial photography
Technical explanations about how photographic tools work-so you can
connect knowledge to your practice and work more instinctively and
creatively Key steps for improving digital workflow Innovative
exercises at the end of each chapter as well as on our companion
website that encourage you to experiment with and understand the
photographic process-from learning how far you can push your
camera's sensor to exploring the effects of neutral vs. creative
color Interviews with technical and creative experts about
developing skills and making images that matter This book is part
of The Digital Imaging Masters Series, which features cutting-edge
information from the most sought-after and qualified professionals
and instructors in the photography field. Based on the progressive
curriculum of the Master of Professional Studies in Digital
Photography (MPS DP) program created by Katrin Eismann at the
School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City, these books are the
next best thing to being in the classroom with the Digital
Photography Masters themselves.
With the new edition of this proven bestseller, Photoshop users can
master the power of Photoshop CS5 with internationally renowned
photographer and Photoshop hall-of-famer Martin Evening by their
side. In this acclaimed reference work, Martin covers everything
from the core aspects of working in Photoshop to advanced
techniques for professional results. Subjects covered include
organizing a digital workflow, improving creativity, output,
automating Photoshop, and using Camera RAW. The style of the book
is extremely clear, with real examples, diagrams, illustrations,
and step-by-step explanations supporting the text throughout. This
is, quite simply, the essential reference for photographers of all
levels using Photoshop. Downloadable resources are available online
at www.focalpress.com/cw/evening-9780240522005/
Are you bewildered by the advanced editing options available in
Photoshop Elements? Do you want to get the most out of your image
without going bleary-eyed in front of a computer screen? This handy
guide will explain the ins and outs of using Photoshop Elements,
without having to spend hours staring at the screen. Using a
fabulous combination of easy-to-follow advice and step-by-step
instructions, Focus On Photoshop Elements gives great advice on
setting up, storing and sharing your image library and teaches you
the basics of RAW image processing and color correction, plus shows
you how to edit and retouch your images for stunning results. These
simple tweaks and adjustments will take your images from so-so to
amazing - and fast! Packed with inspiring photographs, this guide
focuses on your needs as a photographer and nothing else.
Author Haje Jan Kamps knows that you are travelling for two good
reasons: to experience great things, and to get great photos of
your travels. He also understands very well how people's eyes tend
to glaze over when phrases like "Circles of Confusion" or the
"Inverse Square Law" are brandished about, and focuses instead on
great photographs, and how to take them. A realistic and
easy-to-follow approach to travel photography puts the fun back
into photography, and by following a series of simple exercises,
you'll learn much more about photography than you would have
thought possible! Focus on Travel Photography covers the basics of
photography in brief before throwing itself into the real essence
of travel photography: landscapes, people, and capturing the spirit
of your destination. Finally, the author explores how you can
download, edit, and distribute your photos while you're on the
move-all without being over-burdened with equipment.
Have you ever wanted to summon magical powers? Create a stained
glass style masterpiece? Or turn Summer into Fall? There's a whole
world of opportunity out there for creating fun photomontages,
powerful panoramas, and dynamic distortions. Redesigned and
completely rewritten for Elements 11, this book starts you at the
basics of photomontage with selection techniques, layers and
transformations; leading up to full-length projects for creating
magazine covers, fantasy scenes, poster artwork and much, much
more. This book also features a dedicated website where you can
download images and tutorial videos that show you how to expand,
develop, and master top techniques. As well as, full color images,
a glossary of terms, useful keyboard shortcuts, and a detailed
index that will help you locate that fantastic technique in a
flash.
This edited collection explores the complex ways in which
photography is used and interpreted: as a record of evidence, as a
form of communication, as a means of social and political
provocation, as a mode of surveillance, as a narrative of the self,
and as an art form. What makes photographic images unsettling and
how do the re-uses and interpretations of photographic images
unsettle the self-evident reality of the visual field? Taking up
these themes, this book examines the role of photography as a
revelatory medium underscored by its complex association with
history, memory, experience and identity.
In To Be Nsala's Daughter, Cherie N. Rivers shows how colonial
systems of normalized violence condition the way we see and,
through collaboration with contemporary Congolese artists, imagines
ways we might learn to see differently. Rivers focuses on a
photograph of a Congolese man, Nsala, looking at the disembodied
hand and foot of his daughter, which were removed as punishment for
his failure to deliver the requisite amount of rubber in King
Leopold's Congo. This photograph, taken by British missionary Alice
Seeley Harris, featured prominently in abolitionist campaigns to
end colonial atrocities in Central Africa in the early twentieth
century. But in addition to exposing the visible violence of
colonialism, Rivers argues, this photograph also exposes the
invisible-and continued-violence of the colonial gaze. With a
poetic, personal collage of stories and images, To Be Nsala's
Daughter traces the past and present of the colonial gaze both in
Congo and in the author's lived experience as a mixed-race Black
woman in the United States.
With the aid of almost 100 photographs from the news archives of
Mirrorpix, this book offers readers the opportunity to read a
critique and review of the inspirational, moving, shocking and
sometimes humorous words of the men and women who experienced The
Great War first hand. This book presents a poignant, nostalgic
record of the lives of military commanders, ordinary soldiers,
politicians, royalty and civilian families whose lives were torn
asunder in a four-year conflict that redrew the map of the world.
How are events turned into news pictures that define them for the
audience? How do events become commodified into pictures that both
capture them and reiterate the values of the agencies that sell
them? This book looks at every stage of the production of news
photographs as they move to and from the ground and are sold around
the world. Based on extensive fieldwork at a leading international
news agency that includes participant observation with
photographers in the field, at the agency's local and global
picture desks in Israel, Singapore, and the UK, in-depth interviews
with pictures professionals, and observations and in-depth
interviews at The Guardian's picture desk in London, the findings
in this book point to a wide cultural production infrastructure
hidden from - and yet also nurtured and thus very much determined
by - the consumer's eye.
Since its first publication this book has been hailed as the most
comprehensive history of art ever published in a single volume.
Presenting art history as an essential part of the development of
humankind, it offers an authoritative, balanced and enlightening
account, ranging from a statuette carved in central Europe some
30,000 years ago to the digital, video and installation art of the
new millennium. The volume covers painting, mosaic, drawing,
printmaking, sculpture, architecture and photography. Textiles,
coins, pottery, enamels, gold and silver are also included. The
scope is international, encompassing the arts of Asia, Africa and
Oceania as well as Europe and the Americas. This Revised Seventh
Edition expands the original coverage by embracing new developments
in archaeology and art historical research, and in particular
contemporary art historian Michael Archer has greatly expanded the
authors' discussion of the art world over the past two decades,
providing a new perspective on the latest developments shaping our
cultural history. The insight, elegance and fluency that the
authors bring to their text are complemented by 1459 superb
illustrations, many of which are now in colour.
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Arctic Heroes
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Ragnar Axelsson; Designed by Einar Geir Ingvarsson
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Southern Gardening All Year Long approaches southern landscapes
from a different perspective. Instead of encyclopedic lists and
articles focused on botanical gardens or someone else’s
landscape, author and host of Southern Gardening Gary R. Bachman
connects with his audience through personal stories that share his
expertise gained over decades of planting, all told in an easily
digestible format. Most stories in Southern Gardening All Year Long
focus on Bachman’s hands-on experience with gardening. He
recounts tales about his own personal gardens—plants that have
thrived and failed—and presents his advice in a common-sense
style. Bachman's personal, conversational writing makes Southern
Gardening All Year Long an old-fashioned, over-the-fence chat with
a knowledgeable and helpful neighbor. Just as he has done in
newspapers, and on television and radio, with Southern Gardening
All Year Long, Bachman hopes to help gardeners be successful in
their own landscapes, alleviate some of the apprehension new
gardeners feel, and inspire experienced gardeners to try new plants
instead of the same old plantings every year. Gardening success
doesn’t always follow steps 1-2-3, but Bachman encourages readers
not to worry about plants that don’t survive. Failures happen in
gardens every season. Offering a variety of tips and tricks and
over 170 color images, Southern Gardening All Year Long will become
a gardener’s best friend.
An indispensable guide to visual ethics, this book addresses the
need for critical thinking and ethical behavior among students and
professionals responsible for a variety of mass media visual
messages. Written for an ever-growing discipline, authors Paul
Martin Lester, Stephanie A. Martin, and Martin Rodden-Smith give
serious ethical consideration to the complex field of visual
communication. The book covers the definitions and uses of six
philosophies, analytical methods, cultural awareness, visual
reporting, documentary, citizen journalists, advertising, public
relations, typography, graphic design, data visualizations,
cartoons, motion pictures, television, computers and the web,
augmented and virtual reality, social media, the editing process,
and the need for empathy. At the end of each chapter are case
studies for further analysis and interviews with thoughtful
practitioners in each field of study, including Steven Heller and
Nigel Holmes. This second edition has also been fully revised and
updated throughout to reflect on the impact of new and emerging
technologies. This book is an important resource for students of
photojournalism, photography, filmmaking, media and communication,
and visual communication, as well as professionals working in these
fields.
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