Controverses : Une histoire juridique et éthique de la photographie

by Daniel Girardin

Since its invention in 1839, photography has often been at the center of important ethical debates and sensational trials, and photographers have frequently had to undergo censorship or manipulation of their work (sometimes with important repercussions for their reputations). This volume brings together a wide range of images, from the early days of photography to the present, that have been the focus of controversy or of legal proceedings. Some of these pictures are well known; others are published here for the first time. Controversies permits us a better understanding of how a society or culture perceives itself, enabling us to consider contemporary debates with a more critical eye. The book features works by Michael Light, Oliviero Toscani, Gary Gross, Frank Fournier, Andres Serrano, Annelies Strba, Marc Garanger, Man Ray and Lewis Carroll, among others.

Genres: Photography

320 pages, Hardcover

First published October 31, 2012

Reviews

[Alfonso de Castro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesantísimo. Selección de fotografías que han supuesto en su momento un escándalo, prohibiciones, juicios, censura... generalmente por su tema o por la manera de plantearlos. Este libro tiene la peculiaridad de descubrirnos nuestros propios tabúes y prejuicios.