Photography's Orientalism

Photography's Orientalism

Author: Ali Behdad

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 2013-10-01

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1606062670

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The Middle East played a critical role in the development of photography as a new technology and an art form. Likewise, photography was instrumental in cultivating and maintaining Europe’s distinctively Orientalist vision of the Middle East. As new advances enhanced the versatility of the medium, nineteenth-century photographers were able to mass-produce images to incite and satisfy the demands of the region’s burgeoning tourist industry and the appetites of armchair travelers in Europe. In this way, the evolution of modern photography fueled an interest in visual contact with the rest of the world. Photography’s Orientalism offers the first in-depth cultural study of the works of European and non- European photographers active in the Middle East and India, focusing on the relationship between photographic, literary, and historical representations of this region and beyond. The essays explore the relationship between art and politics by considering the connection between the European presence there and aesthetic representations produced by traveling and resident photographers, thereby contributing to how the history of photography is understood.


Europe's Birds

Europe's Birds

Author: Rob Hume

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2021-12-07

Total Pages: 640

ISBN-13: 0691177651

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Covering more than 900 species, and illustrated with 4,700 photographs, Europe's Birds is the most comprehensive, authoritative and ambitious single-volume photographic guide to Europe's birds ever produced. Easy-to-use, practical and accessible, this guide provides the information necessary for birdwatchers of all abilities to name any bird they see. Detailed descriptions cover the birds in all their plumages--male, female, breeding, non-breeding, adult and immatures, as well as distinctive subspecies. The clear text covers all aspects of identification, including moult and vocalizations, and provides details on range, status and habitat. An unrivalled selection of photographs, chosen to be as informative as possible, makes this a beautiful book to enjoy, as well as an up-to-date and essential source of identification knowledge. Europe's Birds is produced by the same team that created Britain's Birds, which has been described as "without doubt the best photo guide on the market" (Andy Stoddart, Rare Bird Alert). The authors include top-class wildlife photographers, writers and editors, and an imaginative, highly skilled designer. All are experienced birdwatchers themselves, who know what is needed in an identification guide for birdwatchers living or travelling in Europe.


Photography

Photography

Author: Liz Wells

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 9780415190589

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This textbook examines key debates in photographic theory and place them in their social and political context. This second edition includes key concepts, biographies of major thinkers and seminal references, and provides a coherent introduction to the nature of photographic viewing.


The Rough Guide to First-Time Europe

The Rough Guide to First-Time Europe

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-02-02

Total Pages: 437

ISBN-13: 0241258359

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The Rough Guide to First-Time Europe tells you everything you need to know before you go on your first trip to Europe, from information about visas and insurance to budgets and packing. This guidebook will help you plan the best possible trip to Europe, with tips on using your phone abroad and guidance on which websites, apps, and travel agencies to use to get the best deals and advice. You'll find insightful information on when to go and what not to miss, how to stay safe and - perhaps most important - how to get under the skin of a place and meet the locals in a natural way. In addition to an inspirational, full-color "Things Not to Miss" section, The Rough Guide to First-Time Europe includes overviews and maps of each European country to help you plan your route. This guide has everything you need to make your trip as enriching and memorable as it should be. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to First-Time Europe. Series Overview: For more than thirty years, adventurous travelers have turned to Rough Guides for up-to-date and intuitive information from expert authors. With opinionated and lively writing, honest reviews and a strong cultural background, Rough Guides travel books bring more than 200 destinations to life. Visit RoughGuides.com to learn more.


The Rough Guide to First-Time Europe

The Rough Guide to First-Time Europe

Author: Doug Lansky

Publisher: Rough Guides UK

Published: 2013-02-01

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1409323358

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The Rough Guide to First-Time Europe tells you everything you need to know before you go, from information about visas and insurance to budgets and packing. This book will help you plan the best possible trip, with tips on using your phone abroad and guidance on which websites, apps and travel agencies to use to get the best deals and advice. You'll find insightful information on when to go and what not to miss, how to stay safe and - perhaps most importantly - how to get under the skin of a place and meet the locals in a natural way. As well as an inspirational full-colour 'things not to miss' section, the guide includes overviews and maps of each European country to help you plan your route. The Rough Guide to First-Time Europe has everything you need to make your trip as enriching and memorable as it should be. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to First-Time Europe. Now available in PDF format.