Photography: A Cultural History (Warner Marien Mary)(Paperback)

Photography: A Cultural History (Warner Marien Mary)(Paperback)

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

100 Ideas That Changed Photography (Marien Mary Warner)(Paperback)

This compelling book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped photography from the invention of the daguerreotype in the early 19th century up to the digital revolution and beyond. Entertaining and intelligent, it provides a fascinating resource to dip into. Arranged in a broadly

Vizionáři fotografie - Mary Warner Marien

Fotografové zařazení do této publikace jsou však nejen původními tvůrci svých vlastních obrazů, ale čerpají inspiraci ze zkušenosti z malby, designu, reklamy, žurnalistiky a společenských věd.V naší knize najdete myšlenky a fotografie autorů věhlasných a zásadních jmen,

Once Upon a Time: A Short History of Fairy Tale (Warner Marina)(Paperback)

From wicked queens, beautiful princesses, elves, monsters, and goblins to giants, glass slippers, poisoned apples, magic keys, and mirrors, the characters and images of fairy tales have cast a spell over readers and audiences, both adults and children, for centuries. These fantastic stories have

Signs & Wonders - Essays on Literature and Culture (Warner Marina)(Paperback / softback)

Since the early 1970s, Marina Warner has been one of the most challenging, subtle and profound commentators on the culture of past and present, unravelling our webs of images, ideas and beliefs, and making new and provocative

St. Petersburg: A Cultural History (Volkov Solomon)(Paperback)

Ugliness: A Cultural History (Henderson Gretchen E.)(Paperback)

Cultural Studies 1983: A Theoretical History (Hall Stuart)(Paperback)

The publication of Cultural Studies 1983 is a touchstone event in the history of Cultural Studies and a testament to Stuart Hall's unparalleled contributions. The eight foundational lectures Hall delivered at the University of Illinois in 1983 introduced North American audiences to a thinker and

Rain: A Natural and Cultural History (Barnett Cynthia)(Paperback)

Frankenstein (Shelley Mary)(Paperback)

A beautiful new edition of Mary Shelley's Gothic horror classic, FrankensteinINCLUDES A CULTURAL HISTORY OF FRANKENSTEIN'S MONSTER BY JEANETTE WINTERSONNavigating the Arctic, the captain of a ship rescues a man wandering near death across the ice caps. How the man got there reveals itself a story

Photography after Photography: Gender, Genre, History (Solomon-Godeau Abigail)(Paperback)

Presenting two decades of work by Abigail Solomon-Godeau, Photography after Photography is an inquiry into the circuits of power that shape photographic practice, criticism, and historiography. As the boundaries that separate photography from other forms of artistic production are increasingly

The Photography Reader: History and Theory (Wells Liz)(Paperback)

The Photography Reader is a comprehensive introduction to theories of photography; its production; and its uses and effects. Including articles by photographers from Edward Weston to Jo Spence, as well as key thinkers like Roland Barthes, Victor Burgin and Susan Sontag, the essays trace the

Catalonia a Cultural and Literary History (Eaude Michael)(Paperback / softback)

Presents a cultural history of Catalonia, exploring the distinctive nature of Catalan identity through the perspectives of political struggle, a vibrant literary tradition and world-famous innovations in architecture and the visual

To Destroy Painting (Marin Louis)(Paperback)

The work of the eminent French cultural critic Louis Marin (1931-92) is becoming increasingly important to English-speaking scholars concerned with issues of representation. To Destroy Painting, first published in France in 1977, marks a milestone in Marin's thought about the aims of painting in

A World History of Photography: 5th Edition (Rosenblum Naomi)(Paperback)

Naomi Rosenblum's classic history of photography traces the evolution of this young art form chronologically and thematically. Exploring the diverse roles that photography has played in the communication of ideas, Rosenblum devotes special attention to topics such as portraiture, documentation,

A Cultural History of Dress and Fashion in Antiquity (Harlow Mary)(Paperback)

Whilst seemingly simple garments such as the tunic remained staples of the classical wardrobe, sources from the period reveal a rich variety of changing styles and attitudes to clothing across the ancient world. Covering the period 500 BCE to 800 CE and drawing on sources ranging from extant

Chasing Dragonflies: A Natural, Cultural, and Personal History (Crosby Cindy)(Paperback)

Chasing Dragonflies: A Natural, Cultural, and Personal History is an engaging, beautifully illustrated introduction to these remarkable insects. Drawing on her experiences as a natural history instructor, dragonfly monitor, cancer survivor, grandmother, and steward, Crosby tells the stories of

Kyoto - A Cultural and Literary History (Dougill John)(Paperback / softback)

A cultural and literary history of Japan's former capital, exploring its religious sites, rich traditions of art and literature and its distinctive geisha

The Ghost: A Cultural History (Owens Susan)(Paperback)

Now in paperback, this is a new cultural history of the ghost--one of the most popular and pervasive subjects worldwide. Spanning from the medieval period to today, the book includes a wide range of artists and writers, including Hogarth, Blake, Rossetti, Shakespeare, Pepys, Shelley, and Dickens

Wolves in Ireland: A Natural and Cultural History (Hickey Kieran)(Paperback)

Cultural Revolution - A People's History, 1962-1976 (Dikoetter Frank)(Paperback / softback)

A Cultural History of Early Modern Europe (Steen Charlie R.)(Paperback)

A Cultural History of Early Modern Europe examines the relationships that developed in cities from the time of the late Renaissance through to the Napoleonic period, exploring culture in the broadest sense by selecting a variety of sources not commonly used in history books, such as plays, popular

The Flood Year 1927: A Cultural History (Parrish Susan Scott)(Paperback)

A richly nuanced cultural history of the Great Mississippi flood The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 was the most destructive river flood in U.S. history, drowning crops and displacing more than half a million people across seven states. It was also the first environmental disaster to be

Classic Essays on Photography (Trachtenberg Alan)(Paperback)

Containing 30 essays that embody the history of photography, this collection includes contributions fromNiepce, Daguerre, Fox, Talbot, Poe, Emerson, Hine, Stieglitz, and Weston, among