Afterimage of Empire provides a philosophical and historical account of early photography in India that focuses on how aesthetic experiments in colonial photography changed the nature of perception. Considering photographs from the Sepoy Revolt of 1857 along with landscape; portraiture; and famine photography; Zahid R. Chaudhary explores larger issues of truth; memory; and embodiment.Chaudhary scrutinizes the colonial context to understand the production of sense itself; proposing a new theory of interpreting the historical difference of aesthetic forms. In rereading colonial photographic images; he shows how the histories of colonialism became aesthetically; mimetically; and perceptually generative. He suggests that photography arrived in India not only as a technology of the colonial state but also as an instrument that eventually extended and transformed sight for photographers and the body politic; both British and Indian.Ultimately; Afterimage of Empire uncovers what the colonial history of the medium of photography can teach us about the making of the modern perceptual apparatus; the transformation of aesthetic experience; and the linkages between perception and meaning.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A Reel PioneerBy Charles #34;Buckey#34; GrimmBrian Taves "Thomas Ince: Hollywoods Independent Pioneer" is a fascinating look into the career of a truly amazing man. Ince was one of the earliest individuals in the Industry to not only be a triple threat as a Writer. Director and Producer. but he developed a production system as well as worked to develop a system of Distribution that up until then was unheard of. In many cases I have read books and articles that freely tout extensive use of facts and figures. but they are dry as yesterdays discarded chicken bones. Brian has used his facts and figures nicely. they enhance the story. not take away from it. This book appeals on 2 levels. for those who are serious historians of the Motion Picture Industry. it is a great look at the system of "Inceville". for the more casual fan. it provides a unique glimpse on the inner workings of the Studio System.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Lonestar JackGood read about my uncle.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Silent timesBy V. CampbellI am very impressed with Mr. Ince. he was one of the high quality directors. producers of his time. I will be looking into his movie library to see what dvds there are available.
