Photographer Reference Series -- The Characteristics and Aesthetics of Photography

Author: Vartanov
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Publish Date: 1999-07-01
Features: The greatest feature of this book lies in the author's abandonment of the traditional research method of comparing photography with painting, and instead adopting a new approach that combines journalism and art studies to interpret the aesthetic characteristics of photography, evaluating photographic works based on the criteria of both. The book examines over 120 works, covering a wide range. Theoretical analysis is primarily conducted using photographic works as examples. As a result, it appears vivid and engaging, yet accessible and insightful, offering an enjoyable read while providing a glimpse into the current trends in photography. The book discusses the documentary form in art, the expressive capabilities of photography, the technical and aesthetic value of photography, the characteristics of photographic images, and modern photographic expression methods.