[DOC] A Brief History of Phoenix by Jon Talton in Arts-Photography

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The new edition of The Photography Handbook builds on previous editionsrsquo; illuminating overview of the history; theory and practice of the creation and consumption of photographic images; and engages with the practical and theoretical implications of the explosion of new platforms for making; viewing and distributing images. New materials in this edition includes new chapters on lsquo;Photo-elicitationrsquo; and lsquo;Photography and Technological Changersquo;; exploration and analysis of lsquo;selfiersquo; culture; and extensive discussion of the work and practices by a new generation photographic artists.The Photography Handbook; Third edition also features:exploration and discussion of key photographic terms; including composition; framing; visualisation; formalism and realismanalysis of the ethics of photojournalism; and ethical issues specific to digital photography practice todaycase studies illustrating different photographic production practices and specific related issues; including an assignment for the Guardian; the Libyan Peoplersquo;s Bureau siege; and the work of war photographersa foregrounding of digital photographic practices; and exploration of areas including photographic manipulation; digital photojournalism; citizen journalists and copyright on the internetend of chapter summaries of key points; and an extensive glossary of essential photography terms.The Photography Handbook; Third edition is an invaluable resource for students; scholars and practitioners of photography; and all those seeking to understand its place in todayrsquo;s society.