This section, “Theory,” serves as an academic platform where the discipline of photography is analyzed through various conceptual and interdisciplinary lenses. It is dedicated to exploring the interconnections between photography and fields such as philosophy, sociology, and art history. Readers are invited to engage with discussions on how photography is both influenced by and contributive to these disciplines, emphasizing its cultural, artistic, and scientific significance. The category also critically examines key aesthetic concepts related to photography, such as the sublime, the uncanny, and the picturesque. Ideal for scholars and practitioners alike, “Theory” offers in-depth analysis and reflection on the fundamental principles shaping photographic practice and theory.
Annie Leibovitz, renowned for her ability to merge artistry and storytelling, was commissioned in early 2024 to create official portraits of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain. The … Read more
The Experimental Darkroom: Contemporary Uses of Traditional Black & White Photographic Materials by Christina Z. Anderson is a landmark book in the field of alternative process photography. It presents a … Read more
What if a single photograph could change the way you see the world? TED Talks on Photography reveal that it can. Dive into a world where the camera becomes a … Read more
The colloquium titled What is Photography?, hosted at the Centre Pompidou in 2015, brought together some of the most prominent scholars, curators, and critics in the field of photography to … Read more
In a recent interview conducted by Katrina Sluis from the Computational Culture Lab of the School of Art and Design of the ANU , Hito Steyerl, a prominent theorist and … Read more
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