Title:
Criticizing photographs : an introduction to understanding images
Author:
Barrett, Terry, 1945-
ISBN:
9780072977431
Personal Author:
Edition:
4th ed.
Publication Information:
Boston : McGraw-Hill, ©2006.
Physical Description:
x, 302 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Contents:
About art criticism -- Describing photographs: What do I see? -- Interpreting photographs: What does it mean? -- Types of photographs -- Photographs and contexts -- Judging photographs: Is it good? -- Photography theory: Is it true? Is it moral? -- Writing and talking about photographs.
Abstract:
"This brief text is designed to help both beginning and advanced students of photography better develop and articulate thoughtful criticism. Organized around the major activities of criticism (describing, interpreting, evaluating, and theorizing), Criticizing Photographs provides a clear framework and vocabulary for students' critical skill development. The fourth edition includes new black and white and color images, updated commentary, a completely revised chapter on theory that offers a broad discussion of digital images, and an expanded chapter eight on studio critiques and writing about photographs, plus examples of student writing and critique."--Pub. desc.
Electronic Access:
Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0625/2005049619-t.htmlContributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0737/2005049619-b.html
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0625/2005049619-d.html