University-level Basic Photography Tutorial

Author: Zhou Wen et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: For generations of readers who have grown up surrounded by images, the impact of photography is immense. Amidst the overwhelming presence of images, people should have a clear understanding of its nature. However, compared to the of images, the popularization of photography education in China still falls short. Most photography textbooks are thick, text-heavy books based on traditional techniques, often intimidating to readers. Some may include both text and images, but they are often hastily written and poorly printed. Many textbooks barely mention the history of photographic art, treating technical and artistic issues in isolation, leaving readers to understand only the "what" but not the "why." To address this situation, when compiling this textbook designed for beginners in photography, the authors have strived to explain and discuss frequently encountered problems in university teaching practices in an illustrated manner. By incorporating discussions on art and cultural factors alongside technical issues, photography is presented to readers in a richer form. The concise explanations and personal shooting experiences offer an immersive teaching approach to understanding photographic art, hoping to provide an experience and provoke reflections that go beyond purely historical art books or purely technical manuals.