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Archive, Photography and the Language of Administration

Archive, Photography and the Language of Administration

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This alternative study of archive and photography explores the relationship between image assemblages and institutional systems,using the archive catalogue as a critical tool for mapping image time. It combines media culture, archival techniques, and contemporary discourse on art and conceptual writing.

Format: Hardback
Length: 218 pages
Publication date: 12 January 2021
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press


This alternative study of archives and photography presents a diverse range of image assemblages, always in relation to the regulated systems operating within the institutional milieu. The archive catalogue is presented as a crucial tool for mapping image time, and the language of image description is recognized as possessing its own life, worth, and aesthetic value. Working at the intersection of text and image, the book combines media culture, archival techniques, and contemporary discourse on art and conceptual writing.

The book explores the complex relationships between images, archives, and power, challenging traditional notions of authority and revealing new insights into the ways in which images are produced, circulated, and consumed. It also examines the role of archives in shaping historical narratives and the ways in which they can be used to challenge dominant ideologies and promote social justice.

Through a combination of theoretical analysis, case studies, and visual examples, the book provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the study of archives and photography. It is an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of media, culture, and history.

Weight: 488g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789463729642

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