Photography by Ian Jeffrey

Photography by Ian Jeffrey

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Summary

An examination of the history and development of photography, from its earliest days in the mid C19 to the present. Using examples from the world's greatest photographers, this book guides the reader through critical issues, such as the criteria by which we carry out judgements and analyses.

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Photography by Ian Jeffrey

Surveys of photography usually provide little more than a history of the technical developments of the medium. Here is a concise critical history which explains by what criteria we can judge one photograph to be better than another, what is special about the photographic recording of images, what is, in fact the essence of photography in itself and in relation to the other visual arts. This brilliant study provides a unique guide to the critical issues through the example of the greatest photographers in the world, from Fox Talbot, the father of photography, to the masters of today. Includes a detailed bibliography and chronology.
'Essential reading for anyone… with an interest in the visual media, as well as for purveyors of the photographic image' - British Book News
Ian Jeffrey is a writer and art historian. He is the author of several illustrated books on the history of photography.
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ISBN 13 9780500201879
ISBN 10 0500201870
Title Photography
Author Ian Jeffrey
Series World Of Art
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 1981-11-09
Number of pages 248
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.