Photography – A Queer History
Photography – A Queer History
Photography – A Queer History
From Robert Mapplethorpe to Deborah Bright, this is the essential guide to queer photography.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionThe book delves into how photography has been at the forefront of advancing the fight against LGBTQ+ discrimination, highlighting the resilience and creativity inherent in queer activism. Through a series of insightful and evocative essays, the authors analyse how artists have crafted a distinct queer aesthetic, using the camera as both a tool of documentation and a medium of expression.
Furthermore, Photography – A Queer History examines the production and circulation of queer imagery, revealing how photography has not only satisfied a deep-seated queer desire for representation but has also forged transnational solidarities. The book underscores the significant role of photography in connecting queer communities across borders and generations.
The compendium features the work of 84 artists spanning different historical periods and national contexts. It brings together an eclectic mix of established and emerging photographers, placing contemporary voices in dialogue with canonical images. The book's structure, blending thematic essays with artist-centred texts, offers readers a multifaceted perspective on queer photographic practices.
With rich visual and textual content, Photography – A Queer History is a vital resource for anyone interested in the intersections of art, photography, and queer studies. It is a testament to the power of the visual medium to challenge societal norms, celebrate diversity, and promote inclusivity. Perfect for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike, this book invites readers to reflect on the ways photography continues to shape and redefine what it means to be queer in an ever-evolving world.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781781578698
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 29 February 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Ilex
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 236.0mm
Height: 294.0mm
Weight: 1600g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Flora Dunster and Theo Gordon are highly respected experts within this field. Flora is an Associate Lecturer at Central Saint Martins; her research has featured in the Journal of American Studies and The Art of Feminism. Theo is a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at the University of York, with his work featured in the Oxford Art Journal and Art History.
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