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The American century: photography battles with its limitations. Political engagement turns viewers into aesthetes, while impassive images ultimately provoke deep emotions. (The Back Half)

Authors :
Litt, Toby
Source :
New Statesman. June 23, 2003, Vol. 132 Issue 4643, p38, 3 p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

A photograph is neither cruel nor tender, it is totally impassive, and photographers expend much energy coping with this fact. Photography could be seen, throughout its history, as attempting to [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13647431
Volume :
132
Issue :
4643
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
New Statesman
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.104520146