The Photograph as Contemporary ArtThe Photograph as Contemporary Art

This art book for students and general readers collects color and b&w art photos by 350 well-known and emerging photographers; all are discussed with regard to influences and themes. The photos are arranged by themes such as storytelling and tableau photography, intimate life, moments in history, physical and material, and how photographers have devised strategies and performances especially for the camera. Discussion encompasses the impact of social media, self-publishing, and digital printing on visual language, as well as controversies over what qualifies as an artistic photographic process. The fourth edition reflects developments over the past 20 years. Annotation ©2020 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
A new edition of thedefinitive title in thefield of contemporaryart photography by oneof the world’s leadingexperts on the subject,Charlotte Cotton.
Explores the evolution of photography from documentary tool to art form.
The Photograph as Contemporary ArtThe Photograph as Contemporary Art