The story of a face

Author: Yang Dian, Xiao Tong
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: In the human world, faces are the pillars of mutual recognition between people and an important tool for expressing emotions. Faces are composed of commonality and individuality due to their physiological characteristics, and they determine both the material and spiritual aspects. The fundamental difference between humans and other natural creations lies in the fact that only humans can reach the pinnacle of the sensory world with just their faces. The faces stored in our minds constitute the most important part of each of our private memories, while every shared face in human collective memory carries a special emotional force that drives civilization. Together, they form the spirit and values of humanity. The contemporary photographers in this book have documented some extraordinary faces from almost every corner of our turbulent world. Most importantly, these faces in the photographs have often provoked strong public opinion shocks worldwide, becoming an important part of contemporary history.