The Critical Eye - Fifteen Pictures to Understand Photography (Paperback)

Based on the highly successful course at the School of Visual Arts developed by the author, this book provides a comprehensive approach to the critical understanding of photography through an in-depth discussion of fifteen photographs and their contexts - historical, generic, biographical and aesthetic. This book presents an intensive course in looking at photographs, open to undergraduates and general audiences alike. Rexer argues that by concentrating on fifteen carefully chosen works it is possible to understand the history, development and contemporary situation of photography. Looking to images by photographers such as Roland Fischer, Nancy Rexroth and Ernest Cole, The Critical Eye is the only book to address the totality of issues involved in photography, from authorial self-consciousness to the role of the audience. Its subjects are not limited to art photography but include vernacular images, commercial genres and anthropology. With every chapter it seeks to link the history of photography to current practice. This highly illustrated and beautiful book provides a much-needed introduction to image production.

General

Imprint:	Intellect Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Investigations of Lens and Screen Arts
Release date:	September 2019
First published:	2019
Authors:	Lyle Rexer
Dimensions:	220 x 220 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	152
ISBN-13:	978-1-78320-984-2
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Photography & photographs > General Promotions
LSN:	1-78320-984-4
Barcode:	9781783209842

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