Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Theoretical Positions affecting Photography


The Terry Barrett reading is an overview of the major theoretical positions affecting photography today. The discussion resolves around trustworthiness of a photo, modernism and postmodernism, Marxist theory and criticism, and feminist theory and criticism. This article explores the idea that a photo can be magic, trustworthy, and a natural phenomenon all at the same time. Just like any theoretical perspective, there will always be varying views on it. This article serves to emphasize the importance of affecting photographic purposes. Additionally, this theoretical scope helps us to comprehend and appreciate the medium as well as the means and ends of photography.

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