Photography and Philosophy - Essays on the Pencil of Nature (Hardcover)

This anthology offers a fresh approach to the philosophical aspects of photography. The essays, written by contemporary philosophers in a thorough and engaging manner, explore the far-reaching ethical dimensions of photography as it is used today.
A first-of-its-kind anthology exploring the link between the art of photography and the theoretical questions it raises
Written in a thorough and engaging manner
Essayists are all contemporary philosophers who bring with them an exceptional understanding of the broader metaphysical issues pertaining to photography
Takes a fresh look at some familiar issues - photographic truth, objectivity, and realism
Introduces newer issues such as the ethical use of photography or the effect of digital-imaging technology on how we appreciate images

General

Imprint:	Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2008
First published:	February 2008
Authors:	S Walden
Dimensions:	240 x 167 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	344
ISBN-13:	978-1-4051-3924-3
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Photography & photographs > General
LSN:	1-4051-3924-2
Barcode:	9781405139243

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