The second edition of Why Art Photography? is an updated, expanded introduction to the ideas behind today-s striking photographic images. Lively, accessible discussions of key issues such as ambiguity, objectivity, fiction, authenticity, and photography-s expanding field are supplemented with new material around timely topics such as globalization, selfie culture, and photographers- use of advanced digital technologies, including CGI and virtual reality.
The new edition includes:
- an expanded introduction
- extended chapters featuring emerging trends
- a larger selection of images, including new color images
- an improved and expanded bibliography
This new edition is essential for students looking to enrich their understanding of photography as a complex and multi-faceted art form.