Criticizing photographs : an introduction to understanding images

Designed to help both beginning and advanced students of photography better develop and articulate thoughtful criticism. Organized around the major activities of criticism (describing, interpreting, evaluating, and theorizing), this title provides a clear framework and vocabulary for students'...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Barrett, Terry , 1945- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : McGraw Hill , c2012
Edition:5th ed
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. About art criticism
  • 2. Describing photographs : what do i see?
  • 3. Interpreting photographs :what does it mean?
  • 4. Types of photographs
  • 5. Photographs and contexts
  • 6. Judging photographs : is it good?
  • 7. Photography theory : is it art? is it true? is it moral?
  • 8. Writing and talking about photographs