Calling the Shots

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Aboriginal Photographies

By Jane Lydon

Summary

Calling the Shots by Jane Lydon explores the impact of photography on the perceptions and experiences of empire and colonisation. This book delves into how photographs have shaped historical narratives and influenced public opinion, focusing on the complex interplay between images, power, and history.
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You might like this book if you're interested in the intersection of photography and colonial history, and how images have influenced understandings of societies and cultures. It delves into the role of visual media in shaping perceptions and narratives, making it a compelling read for those intrigued by historical analysis and visual culture.

Calling the Shots

Description

Historically, photographs of Indigenous Australians were often produced under unequal and exploitative circumstances. Today, however, such images represent a rich cultural heritage for descendants who can use this rich archive to explore Aboriginal history, to identify relatives, and to reclaim culture.

In Aboriginal photographies, contributors investigate the Indigenous significance of engaging with images from each of the former colonies. The result is a fresh perspective on Australia's past, and on present-day Indigenous identities. Rather than telling us what the white photographer saw, Aboriginal photographies focuses upon the interactions between photographer and Indigenous people and the living meanings the photos have today.

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Calling the Shots by Jane Lydon is praised for offering a rich collection of rarely seen images that engage with Indigenous Australian perspectives on photography, providing a deep insight into their cultural narratives. The book is noted for its ability to help readers understand the complex stories behind the photographs of Aboriginal people, reflecting both historical and contemporary contexts with sensitivity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922059598

Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Aboriginal Studies Press

Illustration: illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 256

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Australian & Pacific History History & Military Jane Lydon Non-Fiction

About the Author

Jane Lydon is an Australian research Council Future Fellow at the university of Western Australia. She has worked in Australian heritage for twenty-seven years. Her previous books include Eye Contact: Photographing Indigenous Australiansand The Flash of recognition: Photography and the emergence of Indigenous rights