Criticizing Photographs: An Introduction to Understanding Images

by TerryBarrett (Author)

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  2005

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  This brief text is designed to help both beginning and advanced students of photography better develop and articulate thoughtful criticism. Organized around the major activities of criticism (describing, interpreting, evaluating, and theorizing), Criticizing Photographs provides a clear framework and vocabulary for students' critical skill development. The fourth edition includes new black and white and color images, updated commentary, a completely revised chapter on theory that offers a broad discussion of digital images, and an expanded chapter eight on studio critiques and writing about photographs, plus examples of student writing and critique.

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  Paperback
  1999

  $3.24

  Focusing on writings rather than images, Barrett (art education, Ohio State U.) shows beginning and experienced photography students how to use criticism to further their own understanding of photography. The chapters focus on description, interpretation, evaluation, and theory and provide a sound b