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Photography and Surrealism

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David Bate examines automatism and the photographic image, the Surrealist passion for insanity, ambivalent use of Orientalism, use of Sadean philosophy, and the effect of fascism on the Surrealists. The book is illustrated with a wide range of surrealist photographs. When referencing the title, avoid putting... Read More
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David Bate examines automatism and the photographic image, the Surrealist passion for insanity, ambivalent use of Orientalism, use of Sadean philosophy and the effect of fascism of the Surrealists. The book is illustrated wtih a wide range of surrealist photographs.

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David Bate examines automatism and the photographic image, the Surrealist passion for insanity, ambivalent use of Orientalism, use of Sadean philosophy, and the effect of fascism on the Surrealists. The book is illustrated with a wide range of surrealist photographs.

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Photography and Surrealism by David Bate is an insightful exploration into these themes and artistic techniques.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781032220222

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 680g

Pages: 282

About the Author

David Bate is Course Leader in MA Photographic Studies & Senior Lecturer in Photography Theory, University of Westminster, London.

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