Photographic Theory

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An Historical Anthology

By Andrew E. Hershberger

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Photographic Theory: An Historical Anthology by Andrew E. Hershberger is a comprehensive collection of writings that explores the evolution of photographic thought from ancient times through to the digital era. This anthology captures pivotal debates and developments in photographic theory, offering readers insights into the history, nature, and ongoing discussions surrounding photography. It uniquely includes texts from the Renaissance alongside 19th-, 20th-, and 21st-century perspectives, addressing significant theoretical shifts and the impact of digital photography.
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This anthology is suited to scholars, students, and enthusiasts of photographic theory and history, particularly those interested in the academic study of photographic debates across eras, including recent digital trends.

This anthology offers contemporary readers a comprehensive resource of pertinent articles and information spanning the history of photographic theory.

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Hershberger is the winner of a 2015 Insight Award from the Society for Photographic Education for his work on this book and for his overall contributions to the field!

Photographic Theory: An Historical Anthology presents a compendium of readings spanning ancient times to the digital age that are related to the history, nature, and current status of debates in photographic theory.

Offers an authoritative and academically up-to-date compendium of the history of photographic theory.

Represents the only collection to include ancient, Renaissance, and 19th-, 20th-, and 21st-century writings related to the subject.

Stresses the drama of historical and contemporary debates within theoretical circles.

Features comprehensive coverage of recent trends in digital photography.

Fills a much-needed gap in the existing literature.

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Leonardo Online praises the anthology for its well-organised, chronological approach that highlights the diverse and stimulating theoretical questions photography raises. The review notes the work's ability to arrange a vast array of heterogeneous material into simple art-historical lines, making it an exciting resource for understanding photographic theory.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405198639

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 December 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 816g

Pages: 480

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Andrew E. Hershberger Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

Andrew E. Hershberger is Associate Professor of Contemporary Art History and Chair of Art History at Bowling Green State University, Ohio. He has published numerous journal articles in History of Photography, Art Journal, Early Popular Visual Culture, Analecta Husserliana, Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, Academe, and Arts of Asia.