Reporting and documentary photography

Author: Lin Jiming
Publisher: Artist Press
Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: The book is divided into three parts. The preface explores the basic concepts of documentary and reportage photography, as well as their origins and development in the West. The second part discusses 11 documentary and reportage photographers in separate chapters, following chronological order: Yang Jixin, Zheng Sangxi, Huang Yongsong, Liang Zhengju, Guan Xiaorong, Ruan Yizhong, Lin Baoliang, Xie Chunde, Pan Xiaoxiao, Zhang Cangsong, and Cai Mingde. The conclusion presents some reflections from the writing process, particularly an appeal to improve the photographic environment to align with the active reform spirit of documentary and reportage photography.