Depth of Field: Essays on Photography, Mass Media and Lens Culture

by A.D. Coleman

Where did photography come from? What has it meant to us until now? How are we presently perceiving it? Where might we be heading with it at the end of this century? These are the recurring questions that Coleman addresses throughout this provocative collection of essays. Beginning with The Destruction Business, a meditation on the work of the critic, Coleman goes on to scrutinize a diverse yet connected set of issues, among them the perils and pitfalls of ideologically driven historianship (in case studies of William Mortensen and Edward S. Curtis); the effect of computerization on photography and art education; the transformative impact of the lens on Western culture; and the ethical issues raised by street photography.

Genres: Photography

Paperback

First published September 1, 1998

Reviews

[Octavia Welby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot recommend A.D. Coleman's work enough. Primarily a photography critic and connoisseur, he has an insightful and honest opinion of the industry.

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