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Exploring the evolution of visual representation, the book delves into pivotal moments from ancient Greece to the Industrial Revolution, tracing how these developments inform our contemporary understanding of images. It also addresses modern aspects, focusing on digital and cinematic imagery. Philosophers such as Roland Barthes, Walter Benjamin, and Gilles Deleuze are examined for their insights into the significance of images today, providing a comprehensive analysis of the cultural and philosophical implications of visual media throughout history.
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Genealogy and Ontology of the Western Image and its Digital Future, John Lechte
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Genealogy and Ontology of the Western Image and its Digital Future
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Lechte
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 216
- ISBN13
- 9781138813892
- Category
- Art / Culture, Social sciences
- Description
- Exploring the evolution of visual representation, the book delves into pivotal moments from ancient Greece to the Industrial Revolution, tracing how these developments inform our contemporary understanding of images. It also addresses modern aspects, focusing on digital and cinematic imagery. Philosophers such as Roland Barthes, Walter Benjamin, and Gilles Deleuze are examined for their insights into the significance of images today, providing a comprehensive analysis of the cultural and philosophical implications of visual media throughout history.