Turn of the Century: Visual Memories of Social Change in China

Author: Gu Zheng
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This collection showcases the real China of the present day. Although some scenes may not be aesthetically pleasing, it is a responsible form of observation thats a healthy confidence and authenticity. The attention to real life and the courage and sincerity with which these Chinese photographers document reality can be felt by any reader who shares a genuine concern for it. As Roland Barthes (RolandBarthes) discovered, photography is neither art nor technology, but "magic."