How to Look At Photographs: Reflections on the Art of Seeing

by David Finn

A book on the art of photography, which tells the reader how to learn to read and appreciate fine photography. It is a general book which is a collection of impressions and experiences that the author has amassed in his own decades of photographic exploration.

Genres: Photography, Art, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1994

Reviews

[Katya · Rating 4 out of 5]

What I particularly liked about this book is that the book is full of photos by different photographers from different periods, and not just the photos taken by the author. In different parts of the book (which are dedicated to various types of photos) Finn introduces different photographers of all times and makes his point using their photos. On the whole, quite a useful reading that gives the reader information for further studying.

[Dorsa🏳️‍🌈 · Rating 1 out of 5]

کتابهای بسایر بسیار بهتری برای یادگیری چگونه دیدن در عکاسی نگاشته شده‌ن
نمیگم وقت تلف کردن بود خوندنش اما مسائلی که از نظر نویسنده نکاتی برای دیدن بهتر لحاظ شده‌ن صرفا تلاش مذبوحانه‌ای در این جهت هستن. حدودا هفتاد درصد عکس های کتاب که روی آنها توضیحاتی بدیهی درباره ترکیب بندی و نحوه هدف گیری سوژه داده شده از عکسهایی‌هستند که خود نویسنده اونهارو ثبت کرده و از نظر من در نود و نه درصد آنها فقط عمل ثبت به درستی انجام گرفته و هدف و مفهوم عکسها انگار که ناپیداست

[Kari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably the book that most affected my photography. It didn't teach me anything I didn't know, but it made me realize I knew it so I could more consciously put the knowledge to use.

[Ron · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the book says, it will helps you develop the ability to be emotionally involved in what you are looking at...

[Pat · Rating 1 out of 5]

not worth reading, anecdotal and descriptive without useful information, with too many illustrations of his own photographs.

[R. J · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like how the author breaks down photographs into different categories and notes interesting elements in these photographs.