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Portraiture & Photography in Africa

Portraiture & Photography in Africa - African Expressive Cultures

Paperback (24 Jul 2013)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Beautifully illustrated, Portrait Photography in Africa offers new interpretations of the cultural and historical roles of photography in Africa. Twelve leading scholars look at early photographs, important photographers' studios, the uses of portraiture in the 19th century, and the current passion for portraits in Africa. They review a variety of topics, including what defines a common culture of photography, the social and political implications of changing technologies for portraiture, and the lasting effects of culture on the idea of the person depicted in the photographic image.

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Indiana University Press

Book information

ISBN: 9780253008602
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Imprint: Indiana University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 770.96
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 452
Weight: 1418g
Height: 227mm
Width: 218mm
Spine width: 28mm