The question 'What is photography?' is not an easy one to answer. Many thousands of words have been written in an effort to do so, in academic journals and in books by cultural commentators such as Susan Sontag and Roland Barthes. If we acknowledge that it is impossible to provide a definitive answer, can we at least distil the meaning of photography into somewhat fewer words, and get to the very essence of the medium without diminishing its importance as an art form? This book aims to do just that. David Clark has selected 50 iconic images by some of the world's greatest photographers and asked them to explain how the pictures were made and their creative approach. From these interviews he has chosen 100 words that encapsulate their philosophy, and which are picked out in bold in the text. The highlighted words work on two levels. As well as giving insights into iconic images from the photographers who took them, they build over the course of the book into a unique creative lexicon of the photographic medium - one which crystallises its many aims and functions, perspectives and meanings. Thought-provoking, insightful and inspirational, Photography in 100 Words will appeal to all photographers and anyone who seeks a better understanding of the medium. David Clark is a photography journalist and author. He was the senior features writer on Amateur Photographer magazine for nine years, during which time he met and interviewed many of the world's great photographers.
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David Clark is a photography journalist and author. He was the senior features writer on Amateur Photographer for nine years. During his career he has met and interviewed many of the world's most iconic photographers. He is the author of Photography in 100 Words.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
This book beautifully presents the photography of 50 professionals giving a unique insight into their work. Every page is a source of inspiration and encouragement to both those new to the art of photography and those with years of experience.Photography in 100 Words: Exploring the Art of Photography with Fifty of its Greatest Masters
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50 beautiful and captivating prints; so perfect for the coffee table. Being taken by a number of the photographs, I did find myself using the reference section to follow up my reading with a bit of web browsing - and there is some beautiful work out there. David writes very clearly and addresses his theme with clarity - what is photography; what is it about for 50 very talented photographers of today. Insightful and inspiring.
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Lovely book for GCSE/A level/ foundation year student to introduce a wide range of different photographers. The concise 100 word format serves to wet the appetite or give the essence of each artist/photographer. Good to use as a springboard to stimulate more in depth study of the ones that inspire you. Clark has an easy writing style that makes this a good book to dip into or to read in earnest. In fact forget giving this to the kids for their studies, get a copy for the coffee table and enjoy the beautiful pictures!
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