War and Photography

A Cultural History

Nonfiction, History
Cover of the book War and Photography by Caroline Brothers, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Caroline Brothers ISBN: 9781135035297
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: March 7, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Caroline Brothers
ISBN: 9781135035297
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: March 7, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Drawing on the work of Barthes, Eco, Foucault, Baudrillard, Burgin and Tagg, and on the historians of mentalities, War and Photography presents a theoretical approach to the understanding of press photography in its historical and contemporary context.
Brothers applies her argument with special reference to French and British newspaper images of the Spanish Civil War, a selection of which is presented in the book. Rejecting analyses based upon the content of the images alone, she argues that photographic meaning is largely predetermined by its institutional and cultural context. Acting as witnesses despite themselves, photographs convey a wealth of information not about any objective reality, but about the collective attitudes and beliefs particular to the culture in which they operate.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Drawing on the work of Barthes, Eco, Foucault, Baudrillard, Burgin and Tagg, and on the historians of mentalities, War and Photography presents a theoretical approach to the understanding of press photography in its historical and contemporary context.
Brothers applies her argument with special reference to French and British newspaper images of the Spanish Civil War, a selection of which is presented in the book. Rejecting analyses based upon the content of the images alone, she argues that photographic meaning is largely predetermined by its institutional and cultural context. Acting as witnesses despite themselves, photographs convey a wealth of information not about any objective reality, but about the collective attitudes and beliefs particular to the culture in which they operate.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Playwriting by Caroline Brothers
Cover of the book Human Rights and Development in International Law by Caroline Brothers
Cover of the book Perceiving the Affordances by Caroline Brothers
Cover of the book American Flaneur by Caroline Brothers
Cover of the book Innovation Platforms for Agricultural Development by Caroline Brothers
Cover of the book Urban Fortunes by Caroline Brothers
Cover of the book Environmental Justice Through Research-Based Decision-Making by Caroline Brothers
Cover of the book Voters and Parties in the Spanish Political Space by Caroline Brothers
Cover of the book The Ashgate Research Companion to Multiculturalism by Caroline Brothers
Cover of the book The Camera Assistant by Caroline Brothers
Cover of the book Abortion Politics by Caroline Brothers
Cover of the book The Politics of Iranian Cinema by Caroline Brothers
Cover of the book Russia's Battle with Crime, Corruption and Terrorism by Caroline Brothers
Cover of the book Human Resource Management in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry by Caroline Brothers
Cover of the book Behavioural Economics and Business Ethics by Caroline Brothers
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy