Photography: A Cultural History

By Mary Warner Marien

Book Overview

The fifth edition of this indispensable history of photography spans the history of the medium, from its early development to current practice, and providing a focused understanding of the cultural contexts in which photographers have lived and worked throughout, this remains an all-encompassing survey.

Mary Warner Marien discusses photography from around the world and through the lenses of art, science, travel, war, fashion, the mass media and individual photographers. Professional, amateur and art photographers are all represented, with "Portrait" boxes devoted to highlighting important individuals and "Focus" boxes charting particular cultural debates. Mary Warner Marien is also the author of 100 Ideas that Changed Photography and Photography Visionaries.

New additions to this ground-breaking global survey of photography includes 20 new images and sections on advances in technology and the influence of social media platforms. An essential text for anyone studying photography.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1786277859
• ISBN13: 9781786277855
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Laurence King
• Length: 568 Pages
• Weight: 3.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.7" x 11.5"

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