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Exploring the profound impact of photography, Elkins delves into its paradoxical nature, highlighting its capacity to present images that evoke both desire and discomfort. He argues that photography transcends mere representation, engaging with the complexities of perception and emotion. Through a diverse array of illustrations, the book illustrates how photography captures the multifaceted challenges of seeing, making it a powerful medium that resonates deeply with viewers.
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What Photography Is, James Elkins
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- What Photography Is
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Elkins
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780415995696
- Category
- Art / Culture, Photo publications, Social sciences, History
- Description
- Exploring the profound impact of photography, Elkins delves into its paradoxical nature, highlighting its capacity to present images that evoke both desire and discomfort. He argues that photography transcends mere representation, engaging with the complexities of perception and emotion. Through a diverse array of illustrations, the book illustrates how photography captures the multifaceted challenges of seeing, making it a powerful medium that resonates deeply with viewers.