Old Photos (Issue 31)

Author: Compiled by the Press
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Photos can retain more of the truth of history, thanks to their irreplaceable and unalterable independent voice. Unfortunately, when narrating history, the independent voice of photos is often not given the respect it deserves. Even in books that extensively use photos, they are merely supplementary evidence for certain historical conclusions or illustrations of specific historical concepts. "Old Photos" attempts to change this, placing photos at the center of observation and letting them speak for themselves. Sometimes, the messages and implications contained in photos far exceed what can be covered by a few simple historical conclusions. Only by acknowledging and listening to the voice of photos can history become vivid and lively.