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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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  • Author : John Peffer
  • Publisher : Indiana University Press
  • Genre : Art
  • Total Pages : 472 pages
  • ISBN : 0253008727
  • PDF File Size : 16,9 Mb
  • Language : English
  • Rating : 4/5 from 21 reviews

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Portraiture and Photography in Africa

Portraiture and Photography in Africa
  • Publisher : Indiana University Press
  • File Size : 55,5 Mb
  • Release Date : 24 July 2013
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  • Release Date : 15 October 2020
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  • Publisher : Indiana University Press
  • File Size : 38,7 Mb
  • Release Date : 06 July 2021
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