On Photography

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Poignant critique of photography's impact on society.

If you're intrigued by the pervasive influence of images, "On Photography" will resonate deeply with you. Sontag's astute essays explore how photographs shape our perceptions, memories, and even consciousness. It's more than a book; it's a thoughtful examination of the visual culture that defines our world. Whether you're a photographer, a visual artist, or someone curious about the ethical and philosophical implications of imagery, this book will offer you profound insights into the power of the lens.

  • National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism (1977)
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On Photography

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ISBN: 9780141035789
Authors: Susan Sontag
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Art, Creative Nonfiction, Philosophy
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How do we see the world around us? "The Penguin on Design" series includes the works of creative thinkers whose writings on art, design and the media have changed our vision forever. Susan Sontag's groundbreaking critique of photography asks forceful questions about the moral and aesthetic issues surrounding this art form. Photographs are everywhere. They have the power to shock, idealize or seduce, they create a sense of nostalgia and act as a memorial, and they can be used as evidence against us or to identify us. In six incisive essays, Sontag examines the ways in which we use these omnipresent images to manufacture a sense of reality and authority in our lives.
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Poignant critique of photography's impact on society.

If you're intrigued by the pervasive influence of images, "On Photography" will resonate deeply with you. Sontag's astute essays explore how photographs shape our perceptions, memories, and even consciousness. It's more than a book; it's a thoughtful examination of the visual culture that defines our world. Whether you're a photographer, a visual artist, or someone curious about the ethical and philosophical implications of imagery, this book will offer you profound insights into the power of the lens.

  • National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism (1977)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.