Symbolic photography

Author: Li Jiangshu
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Publish Date: 1999-03-01
Features: This book primarily discusses what symbolic photography is, the philosophical nature of symbolism, abstraction, uncertainty, the poetic tendency of symbolism, and the simplicity of form with complexity within. The original function of photography is to document. Perhaps, the documentary role of photography carries too much responsibility, differing greatly from the creative pursuits of artists. Therefore, changing the "documentary" function of photography has become an unwavering pursuit for these photographers who have come from sister arts. Thus, amidst the surge of photographic art trends, various creative expressions have emerged, including painterly photography and photomontage.