The Documentary Impulse
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (920 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0714870676 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"The book serves not just as a history of documentary, but it also explores the psychological need that lies behind it A volume that requires in-depth investigation and meditation, and is highly recommended." —Amateur Photographer"It is rare that photographers can write as well as Franklin does here An excellent book to be read, re-read and savoured in the light of a rapidly changing world." —Black & White Photography"There's no shortage of books about photojournalism. But when the man behind one of the most iconic images of the 20th c
Here I mean the passion to record, with fidelity, the moments we experience and wish to preserve, the things we witness and might want to reform; or simply the people, places or things we find remarkable Photography (and journalism) practised respectfully has the power to educate us all towards a greater understanding and empathy towards others." —Stuart Franklin. From his insightful position as a photographer, Franklin explores why we are driven to visually document our experiences and the world around us. He focuses on photography but traces this universal need through art, literature and science.Looking at photojournalism, war photography and work recording our culture, Franklin identifies s
. He is a member of Magnum Photos and was president of the agency from 2006-2009. Stuart Franklin took one of the most powerful photographs in the history of the twentieth century - the 'tank man' - a lone man bringing to a halt a line of tanks entering Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in 1989
Five Stars Great size, easy read. He provides excellent outside sourcing beyond photography and art.