Old Photos (Issue 41)

Author: Feng Keli
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: A single photograph, a piece of past life, "Old Photos" is leaving behind many precious historical fragments for humanity, reflecting the survival and development of humans over the past hundred years. Looking back at these details holds special significance! 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 heavily use photos, they are merely supplementary evidence for certain historical conclusions or illustrations for specific historical concepts. "Old Photos" attempts to change this, placing photos at the center of observation and letting the photos speak for themselves. Sometimes, the messages and meanings contained in photos go far beyond what a few simple historical conclusions can encompass. Only by acknowledging and listening to the voice of photos can history become vivid and lively.