Stillness in Motion brings together the writing of scholars; theorists; and artists on the uneasy relationship between Italian culture and photography. Highlighting the depth and complexity of the Italian contribution to the technology and practice of photography; this collection offers essays; interviews; and theoretical reflections at the intersection of comparative; visual; and cultural studies. Its extensively illustrated chapters explore how Italian literature; cinema; popular culture; and politics have engaged with the medium of photography over the course of time.The collection includes topics such as Futurismrsquo;s ambivalent relationship to photography; the influence of American photography on Italian neorealist cinema; and the connection between the photograph and Duchamprsquo;s concept of the Readymade. With contributions from writer and theorist Umberto Eco; photographer Franco Vaccari; art historian Robert Valtorta; and cultural historian Robert Lumley; Stillness in Motion engages with crucial historical and cultural moments in Italian history; examining each one through particular photographic practices.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wild Things Beyond Counting!By LastRangerIn the depths of Indian jungle; atop the ruins of an ancient temple; a lone Tyger waits. Whats he waiting for? Another Tyger of course! From this rain drenched forest in India; to the high plains of the Tibetan plateau; to the frozen wastes of Siberia; you can view the many wonders of nature in Wild Asia. There is no one author for this beautiful coffee-table book; but it does have at least 12 contributing scientist/photographers that put it all together. The book is based on a 9 part TV documentary under the same name; produced by a New Zealand film company called "Natural History New Zealand". Ive never seen the documentary but if this book is any indication then the film has to be great. The text portion of the book is in the form of 11 short essays; each one written by one of the contributors. These essays introduce you to the different realms of the Asian sub-continent and provide you with a biological overview for each one of them. The accompanying photos throughout the book are some of the best Ive ever seen. Arctic tundra; Gobi- "the waterless place"; tropical rainforest of Sumatra and the Himalayan mountains are some of the scenic wonders youll see. There are more animals than you can count: Asian lions; Komodo Dragons; orangutans; musk-ox and reticulated pythons. Some of the creatures are quite common; others are very rare; and there are even a few species new to science. If your at all interested in the natural world and in nature photography you just might find something worth remembering in this amazing book.LastRanger3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A visual journey through the Asian wildlife worldBy Midwest Book ReviewWild Asia: Spirit of a Continent is a beautiful oblong title providing a visual journey through the Asian wildlife world based on an international television series by the Natural History New Zealand. Enjoy color photos and a variety of writers who focus on their regional knowledge of Asia; from the Arctic tundra to central Asia. An exceptional visual display blends with nature insights.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Vivacious BeautyBy A CustomerThis book was a great buy for me. Although it is very general as animals and plants go; it opens up the wonder of Asia to the reader. Its pictures are extremely magnificent; they are the main focus of the book. It is said a picture tells a thousand words; and it is very true for this book. The color and great shots are just as good as it gets; next to being there.
