Portrait of a Chinese Farmer (The Story of 900 Million People)

Author: Zeng Hong, Compiler
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Contemporary outstanding documentary photography, the real lives of ordinary Chinese people, the expression and inner world of an era. Our lack of interest does not lie in focusing on suffering and ugliness; we capture these things to drive them out of our minds. Documentary photography is a type of image taken by a photographer who has long been concerned with a subject and has conducted in-depth interviews. It holds sociological and historical significance. Compared to news photography, documentary photography does not emphasize timeliness and news value; its impact is long-lasting. The purpose of documentary photography is not just to tell a story, but also to reveal the rich background of that story, placing greater emphasis on portraying the inner spirit of the subject.