Na'ama Klorman-Eraqi
Visual is Political: Feminist Photography and Countercultural Activity in 1970s Britain
Visual is Political: Feminist Photography and Countercultural Activity in 1970s Britain
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The growth of feminist photography in Britain during the 1970s and 1980s, which used photography as a tool for political activism, is explored in the book "The Visual is Political." It emphasizes the statement and challenge that the photographic language of these works posed, as well as the utilitarian uses of photography in activism.
Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2019
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
The growth of feminist photography in Britain during the 1970s and 1980s is explored in depth in the book "The Visual is Political." This period was characterized by instability and social activism, including the Women's Movement, which increasingly used photography as a tool for political activism. Rather than focusing solely on the aesthetic quality of the images, the book examines the application of feminist theory, photojournalism, advertising, photo montage, punk subculture, and aesthetics to emphasize the statement and challenge posed by these works. The author, Klorman-Eraqi, highlights the utilitarian uses of photography in activism, as well as how these same photographers were gradually accepted (or co-opted) into mainstream art spaces, often causing controversy.
The book explores the ways in which feminist photography challenged traditional notions of gender, power, and representation and how it contributed to the broader feminist movement. It also examines the political and social context in which feminist photography emerged, including the rise of Thatcherism, the emergence of the AIDS crisis, and the fight for women's rights. Through a series of case studies and interviews with photographers and activists, the book provides a rich and nuanced understanding of the role of photography in shaping feminist discourse and activism.
Overall, "The Visual is Political" is a valuable contribution to the field of photography and feminist studies, offering a fresh perspective on an important period of cultural and social change. It demonstrates the power of visual language to challenge and transform societal norms and highlights the importance of feminist photography in shaping the feminist movement.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781978800328
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