Rethinking Photography is an accessible and illuminating critical introduction to the practice and interpretation of photography today.Peter Smith and Carolyn Lefley closely link critical approaches to photographic practices and present a detailed study of differing historical and contemporary perspectives on social and artistic functions of the medium; including photography as art; documentary forms; advertising and personal narratives.Richly illustrated full colour images throughout connect key concepts to real world examples. It also includes:Accessible book chapters on key topics including early photography; photography and industrial society; the rise of photography theory; critical engagement with anti-realist trends in the theory and practice of photography; photography and language; photography education; and photography and the creative economySpecific case studies on photographic practices include snapshot and portable box cameras; digital and mobile phone cultures; and computer-generated imageryCritical summaries of current photography theoretical studies in the field; displaying how critical theory has been mapped on to working practices of photographers and studentsIn-depth profiles of selected key photographers and theorists and studies of their professional practicesAssessment of photography as a key area of contemporary aesthetic debateFocused and critical study of the world of working photographers beyond the horizons of the academy.Rethinking Photography provides readers with an engaging mix of photographic case studies and an accessible exploration of essential theory. It is the perfect guide for students of Photography; Fine Art; Art History; and Graphic Design as well as practitioners from any background wishing to understand the place of photography in global societies today.
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192 of 197 people found the following review helpful. Scholarly. but difficult to readBy C. G. KingCopious footnotes included within the text overwhelmed this work. I was hoping for the translated notes from Leonardo as he wrote them. with occasional drawings. No drawings are included. although they are described verbally. The notes have been sorted into an order the compiler thought meaningful. but Id have been happier to see the random thoughts closer to the order Leonardo jotted them down. since to me that would also have provided a glimpse into his thinking patterns. I guess theyve been sorted numerous times in the past and perhaps the original order isnt available anymore. Having not read other compilations. I cant say this version is better or worse. but I found it unsatisfying.It seemed there were more footnotes and explanations within the text than actual notes from Leonardo. It was as though someone found an ancient religious text and instead of just presenting a translated version for personal interpretation. rearranged all the verses and then interjected explanatory notes between every phrase. Since the added notes in this work are in the same text type as Leonardos words. its almost impossible to read for his words alone. There is no Table of Contents and perhaps this is just not an ideal work for the eBook format.While obviously. a tremendous amount of work went into this compilation and there is certainly value to a DaVinci scholar. for someone who just wants to get a flavor of his thoughts and perspectives in his own words. I found it too difficult a read to be rewarding.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Not as good as volume 1. but still goodBy DTBe careful when purchasing this volume as there are several versions out there that do not include the pictures and diagrams. Youll need to email the specific seller to ensure you are getting the right product. While this is a nice compilation it is not as easy to get into as Volume 1.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Its a really thick book filled with great text and informationBy Gemini 11Its really kind of misleading as a book of the notebooks of Leonardo. Its a really thick book filled with great text and information. but not too many images and they are small. There is a much larger and better book than this one. unless you like to read a lot of speculation about his work. The other book (same title) that has 14x11 prints and the book while being 300 pages; every page is a large print of one of his sketches!
