Documentary photography reconsidered : history, theory and practice

Author(s)

    • Bogre, Michelle

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Documentary photography reconsidered : history, theory and practice

Michelle Bogre

Routledge, 2021

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"First published 2019 by Bloomsbury Academic" -- T.p. verso

Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-242) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Documentary photography is undergoing an unprecedented transformation as it adapts to the impact of digital technology, social media and new distribution methods. In this book, photographer and educator Michelle Bogre contextualizes these changes by offering a historical, theoretical and practical perspective on documentary photography from its inception to the present day. Documentary Photography Reconsidered is structured around key concepts, such as the photograph as witness, as evidence, as memory, as narrative and as a vehicle for activism and social change. Chapters include in-depth interviews with some of the world's leading contemporary practitioners, demonstrating the wide variety of different working styles, techniques and topics available to new photographers entering the field. Every key concept is illustrated with work from a range of innovative, influential and often under-represented photographers, giving a flavor of the depth and range of projects from the history of this global art form. There are also creative projects designed to spark ideas and build skills, to help you conceive, develop and produce your own meaningful documentary projects. The book is supported by a companion website, which includes in-depth video interviews with featured practitioners.

Table of Contents

Foreword: Steven MayesIntroductionChapter 1. Reconsidering Documentary PhotographyChapter 2. Documentary Photography and MemoryChapter 3: The Documentary Photograph as EvidenceChapter 4. The Photographer as WitnessChapter 5: NarrativeAppendix: ResourcesBibliographyEndnotesList of IllustrationsIndex

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Details

  • NCID
    BC09886451
  • ISBN
    • 9780367717940
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    263 p.
  • Size
    29 cm
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