The Photograph as Contemporary Art: World of Art Series
World Series: The Photograph as Contemporary Art is an introduction to contemporary art photography, spanning intimate portraits and staged imagery. This fourth edition revisits discussion of work from the 2000s alongside more recent practice and artists shaping the medium today.
At a glance
- Introduces photography as a contemporary art form across a range of approaches.
- Covers intimate portraits as well as highly staged, directed imagery.
- Features established artists including Jeff Wall, Nan Goldin and Sophie Calle, alongside newer artists.
- The fourth edition connects discussion of work from the 2000s with more recent practice.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A broad selection of photographic practices and artists gives readers multiple approaches to consider.
- The edition's discussion spans earlier work and newer practice rather than focusing only on historical examples.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Thames and Hudson Ltd |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 27 Aug. 2020 |
| Edition | Fourth edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 328 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0500204489 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0500204481 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.3 x 21 x 2.2 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers studying contemporary art photography and its changing place in the art world.
- Those looking for an illustrated survey featuring a wide range of photographers and approaches.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a practical camera technique manual or a guide focused only on taking photographs.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the top two star categories, but a smaller share falls in the lower categories. With no review-summary evidence, the ratings do not reveal what readers liked or disliked. They offer limited context for a book whose listed scope is a broad introduction to contemporary art photography.
Frequently asked questions
What does this book cover?
It introduces contemporary art photography through a range of work, from intimate portraits to staged imagery, and discusses established and emerging artists.
Which edition is this?
The listing identifies it as the fourth edition, published on 27 Aug. 2020.
Is this a practical photography guide?
The supplied description presents it as an introduction to photography as contemporary art, not as a camera or shooting-instruction manual.
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