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Theory
Rhetoric of the Image, Roland Barthes
It is to Roland Barthes that we owe the notion of “Rhetoric of the Image”. Rhetoric is the “technique of using the means of expression to persuade”. The hallmark of…
Photography and Anthropocene
Guadalupe Plaza Petersen is an Argentinean artist who lives and works in Italy. Her beautiful images make photography resonate with the very geological nature of our world, conveying the urgent…
10 Master Quotes On Photography | Explained
Photography is an art form that captures a moment in time and allows us to freeze it forever. It is a medium that has the power to convey emotions, tell…
‘Camera Lucida’ by Roland Barthes | Summary and Explanations
Camera Lucida elements: Operator, spectator, spectrum For the author, who also wrote the Rhetoric of the Image, photography can be studied from 3 very different angles: the operator, the spectator…
The photographic non-act
The photographic non-act is a short essay, originally in French, published by the philosopher Henri Van Lier in 1982. Henri Van Lier begins his essay by limiting the analysis to…
Jacques Derrida | Photography
In this article we are going to comment on Pierre Delain’s words regarding the relationship of the French philosopher Jacques Derrida with photography. Pierre Delain is the author of an…
Photography and reality
Photography, as a medium, emerged from the crucible of both art and science, cradling the ever-evolving relationship between technology and perception. Its inception was no singular event but a confluence…
How Photography Manipulate Our Emotions
The diversion of the real operated in the photographic image has the capacity to lead the spectator towards confusion, astonishment, laughter. Indeed, these images suggest a paradoxical, strange reality, which…
Mastering Photography Composition: A Comprehensive Guide
Photography is an art form that goes far beyond simply clicking a button to capture an image. It’s a nuanced craft where the photographer’s creative vision and technical skills converge…
Towards a Philosophy of Photography, Vilém Flusser
Vilém Flusser establishes in 1984 a theory of the image in the age of apparatus and gives a definition of what he calls the technical image. By such an expression,…
Rhetoric of the Image, Roland Barthes, an outspoken critical review
Photography is not language But photography is not only advertising photography, and probably even advertising photography cannot be reduced to just language. An image is worth more than 1000 words…
Jean Baudrillard | The Simulacra of Photography
Introduction to Baudrillard and His Photographic Theory Jean Baudrillard, a name that resonates profoundly within the realms of postmodern philosophy, sociology, and cultural theory, has left an indelible mark on…
practice
Boudoir Photography for Photographers | Getting Started
In the world of photography, there exists a realm where vulnerability intertwines with elegance, where intimate moments are captured not just with a camera but with a delicate understanding of…
business
Marketing Photography Equipment: The Essential Tools
In the competitive field of marketing, the power of visual appeal cannot be overstated. But even if you have a perfect idea about the rhetoric of the image you need…
exhibitions
Celebrating 50 Years of Visionary Photography: “ICP at 50: From the Collection, 1845-2019”
The International Center of Photography (ICP) marks its 50th anniversary with a landmark exhibition, “ICP at 50: From the Collection, 1845-2019”, alongside “David Seidner: Fragments, 1977-99”. These exhibitions not only…
technology
Essential Eye Care Tips for Photographers
Whether you treat photography as a hobby or a full-time job, one thing is clear — visuals are everything. As such, vision and eye-related problems can significantly hinder your work….
tips
Essential Eye Care Tips for Photographers
Whether you treat photography as a hobby or a full-time job, one thing is clear — visuals are everything. As such, vision and eye-related problems can significantly hinder your work….