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Theories in Digital Composite Photographs

12 Artists and Their Work
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Theories in Digital Composite Photographs: 12 Artists and Their Work offers a theoretical exploration of digital composite photography through the lens of artists’ concepts of reality. Author Yihui Huang examines twelve contemporary digital composite artists, analysing their motivations, creative processes, and how their worldviews shape their work. The book frames these case studies within photographic theory and Western aesthetics, including realism, expressionism, formalism, and postmodernism.

This volume is the first to fuse philosophical inquiry with a practical perspective on digital composite art, featuring a diverse international selection of artists.
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This book will appeal to students and professionals in digital art, photography, and contemporary visual culture, as well as readers interested in the theoretical and philosophical aspects of new media art forms.

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Theories in Digital Composite Photographs: 12 Artists and Their Work presents a theoretical investigation of digital composite photographs through an examination of philosophy and artists’ concepts of reality.

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Theories in Digital Composite Photographs: 12 Artists and Their Work presents a theoretical investigation of digital composite photographs through a philosophical exploration of artists’ concepts of reality.

With an international cohort of contemporary digital composite artists, this book presents twelve case studies on artists’ motivation, production process, and the relation of their worldview to theoretical interpretation. Author Yihui Huang situates each artist’s work in the context of photographic theory and Western aesthetics, including realism, expressionism, formalism, and postmodernism.

As the creation of digital composites grows in popularity and influence, this is the first to integrate a philosophical and theoretical understanding of this unique art form. Featuring a wide range of international artists, this volume is both insightful and inspirational for students and seasoned professionals alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138719170

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 60 Illustrations, color

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 156

About the Author

Yihui Huang is Associate Professor of Digital Media Technologies at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, PA. She obtained her doctoral degree in Art Education from The Ohio State University. Her research focuses on theories of photography and digital photography aesthetics. Dr. Huang has presented her researches at national and international conferences, including National Art Education Association (NAEA), Society for Photographic Education (SPE), and International Society for Education through Art (InSEA).

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