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The Expanded Subject: New Perspectives in Photographic Portraiture from Africa
Miriam And Ira D. Wallach Art Gallery
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Hardback. From 19th-century studio practice through the independence era, African photography has been known for modes of portraiture that crystallize the sitter's identity and social milieu. This title reconsiders African contemporary photographic portraiture by presenting four practitioners whose concerns range well beyond questions of social identity. Num Pages: 128 pages, 70 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; AJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 264 x 16. Weight in Grams: 720.
From 19th-century studio practice through the independence era, African photography has best been known for modes of portraiture that crystallize the sitter's identity and social milieu. Even portraits by contemporary artists are often interpreted as windows into African realities. This exhibition reconsiders African contemporary photographic portraiture by presenting four practitioners whose concerns range well beyond questions of social identity. Sammy Baloji, Mohamed Camara, Saidou Dicko, and George Osodi expand their subjects' interpretive possibilities, exemplifying a new creativity and versatility in portrait-making. While each artist employs different strategies, they all challenge the assumption that photographic portraits serve as mirrors of the ... Read more
From 19th-century studio practice through the independence era, African photography has best been known for modes of portraiture that crystallize the sitter's identity and social milieu. Even portraits by contemporary artists are often interpreted as windows into African realities. This exhibition reconsiders African contemporary photographic portraiture by presenting four practitioners whose concerns range well beyond questions of social identity. Sammy Baloji, Mohamed Camara, Saidou Dicko, and George Osodi expand their subjects' interpretive possibilities, exemplifying a new creativity and versatility in portrait-making. While each artist employs different strategies, they all challenge the assumption that photographic portraits serve as mirrors of the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Hirmer Verlag
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
720g
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Munich, Germany
ISBN
9783777426327
SKU
V9783777426327
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About Miriam And Ira D. Wallach Art Gallery
Joshua I. Cohen is assistant professor in the Art Department at the City College of New York and a PhD candidate in the Department of Art History, Columbia University. Sandrine Colard and Giulia Paoletti are PhD candidates in the Department of Art History, Columbia University.
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