Michael Davis

War Photography (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Ai / Übersetzer: Ai

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

War Photography explores how photographic documentation has shaped our understanding of military history and warfare. It examines the evolution of war photography, from its early stages to the digital age, revealing how these images influence public perception and policy. The book delves into the complex interplay of technological advancements, ethical considerations, and the use of war photography as propaganda, highlighting the camera's power to shape historical narratives and public opinion. For instance, early staged photos contrast sharply with today's immediate, uncensored battlefield images. The book uniquely focuses on the evolving relationship between technology, ethics, and propaganda in conflict photography.

It analyzes how advancements in camera technology have impacted the types of images produced and examines the ethical dilemmas faced by war photographers, such as consent and censorship. Furthermore, it investigates how governments and factions have used photography to influence public opinion and mobilize support for military action, showing how visual communication can be a powerful tool. The book progresses by first introducing the earliest forms of war photography and then developing major points across technological evolution, ethical considerations, and photography as propaganda.

Through visual analysis, historical contextualization, and comparative studies, War Photography offers insights into critically engaging with war-related imagery and resisting manipulative narratives.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Publifye
• Seitenzahl: 68
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788235218131
• Artikelnr.: 73547610