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The Visual Dictionary of Photography
David Präkel
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Description for The Visual Dictionary of Photography
Paperback. A guide to the various terms used within photography, from Abstract to the Zone System, and from Acutance to Zoom Lens. It deals with the terminology of both digital and traditional photography. It is suitable for those interested in photography, lens-based media and related visual arts. Series: Visual Dictionaries. Num Pages: 288 pages, 250 colour images. BIC Classification: AJ; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 129 x 28. Weight in Grams: 432.
The Visual Dictionary of Photography provides clear definitions of key terms and concepts, backed up by hundreds of illustrative examples. Covering practical terms, it deals with the terminology of both digital and traditional photography. David Präkel has produced an invaluable resource for anyone interested in photography, lens-based media and related visual arts. This book serves not only to explain terms and words but also acts as a source of inspiration, encouraging exploration through understanding.Over 250 terms are explained and contextualised, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from historical and contemporary photography.The dictionary covers analogue terms still in ... Read more
The Visual Dictionary of Photography provides clear definitions of key terms and concepts, backed up by hundreds of illustrative examples. Covering practical terms, it deals with the terminology of both digital and traditional photography. David Präkel has produced an invaluable resource for anyone interested in photography, lens-based media and related visual arts. This book serves not only to explain terms and words but also acts as a source of inspiration, encouraging exploration through understanding.Over 250 terms are explained and contextualised, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from historical and contemporary photography.The dictionary covers analogue terms still in ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
AVA Publishing
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Series
Visual Dictionaries
Condition
New
Weight
432g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
, Switzerland
ISBN
9782940411047
SKU
V9782940411047
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About David Präkel
David Präkel runs his own photographic training workshops in Northumberland, UK. He has enjoyed a successful and diverse career in journalism, photography and education and has taught at all levels in universities, colleges, schools in both the UK and the US, as well as the prestigious Kodak Imaging Training Centre in Harrow, London.
Reviews for The Visual Dictionary of Photography
"The book is well laid out - easy to understand and nice to hold. I like how the author has included other pages to look at that are relevant to what you have just read. - Jill Enfield, Parsons The New School of Design, USA A very useful tool for teaching and learning, provides quick reference for students ... Read more