{"product_id":"critical-eye-fifteen-pictures-to-understand-photography","title":"Critical Eye: Fifteen Pictures to Understand Photography","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book provides a comprehensive approach to the critical understanding of photography through an in-depth discussion of fifteen photographs and their contexts. It is designed for undergraduates and general audiences and covers a range of topics, including art photography, vernacular images, commercial genres, and anthropology. It aims to link the history of photography to current practice and is illustrated with beautiful images. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 152 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 September 2019\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Intellect Books\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book offers a thorough approach to the critical analysis of photography through an in-depth examination of fifteen photographs and their various contexts, including historical, generic, biographical, and aesthetic. Designed as an intensive course for undergraduates and general audiences alike, it provides a comprehensive exploration of the art form. Authored by the same person who developed the highly successful course at the School of Visual Arts, this book aims to shed light on the history, development, and contemporary state of photography by focusing on fifteen carefully selected works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy delving into these images, the book argues that it is possible to gain a comprehensive understanding of photography's past, present, and future. The author emphasizes the importance of concentrating on a limited number of works to gain a deeper insight into the field. The Critical Eye stands out as the only book that addresses the entirety of issues related to photography, encompassing authorial self-consciousness, the role of the audience, and the diverse range of photographic genres, including art photography, vernacular images, commercial genres, and anthropology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout each chapter, the book strives to establish a connection between the history of photography and its current practices. The text is accompanied by numerous high-quality illustrations that enhance the reader's understanding and appreciation of the photographs discussed. Overall, this book serves as a valuable introduction to the world of image production, offering a comprehensive and insightful perspective on photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 588g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 220 x 220 x 14 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781783209842\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lyle Rexer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44099038150906,"sku":"9781783209842","price":21.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/9a38bf439dc621db74152ee0006ee67f.jpg?v=1627530939","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/critical-eye-fifteen-pictures-to-understand-photography","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}