Photography, Anthropology and History: Expanding the Frame

Product Details

• Author: Elizabeth Edwards

• Edition: First Edition

• Language: English

• ISBN / EAN: 9781032353562

• Number of Pages: 312

• Cover Type: Paperback

• Release Date: 11 November 2016

Product Description

Photography by Elizabeth Edwards is a thought-provoking exploration of photography not just as a visual art, but as a cultural and historical medium that has profoundly shaped the way we see and interpret the world. This first edition delivers a deeply engaging and scholarly introduction to the power of photographic images and their impact on society, memory, identity, and history.

Edwards, a leading authority on the anthropology and history of photography, examines the medium's evolution—from its 19th-century origins to its digital transformation in the 21st century. Through vivid case studies and accessible writing, she demonstrates how photography functions as a form of knowledge, a means of expression, and a tool of documentation and persuasion.

Perfect for students, researchers, and anyone with an interest in visual culture, this book delves into how photographs operate within museums, archives, personal collections, and popular media. It bridges theory and practice, making it essential reading for anyone interested in how photographs influence both personal experience and collective memory.

Photography is more than an art form—it's a way of seeing. This book provides readers with the critical tools to understand and appreciate photography’s complex role in our modern world.