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Auto Focus: The Selfportrait In Contemporary Photography
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Auto Focus Features A Dazzling Array Of Selfportraits By Seventyfive Of The Worlds Foremost Contemporary Photographers. Photography Writer And Curator Susan Bright Provides A Clear Guide Through This Significant And Dynamic Genre, Showing How Issues Of Identitywhether National, Sexual, Racial, Personal, Or Artisticare Key To Understanding The Work Of Many Of Todays Leading Photographers. This Lavishly Illustrated, Accessible Survey Is Organized Into Five Thematic Chapters: Diaristic And Autobiographical Images; Pictures Of The Body; The Use Of Masks And Masquerade; The Return To Studio Portraiture And The Photographic Album; And Performance, Both Public And Private. An Informative Illustrated Introduction Explains The History Of The Photographic Selfportrait From The 1840S To The Late Twentieth Century, Providing An Invaluable Context For The Recent Surge In Artists Images Of Themselves. From Intimate Images Of Introspection And Those That Consciously Challenge Notions Of Ethnicity And Sexuality To Dramatic, Stylized Photographs Of Dreamlike Scenarios, Auto Focus Shows How One Of The Longestestablished Artistic Genres Continues To Fascinate Artists Today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Auto Focus: The Self-Portrait in Contemporary Photography'? A: The main theme of 'Auto Focus' revolves around the exploration of self-portraits by contemporary photographers, highlighting issues of identity such as national, sexual, racial, personal, and artistic.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Auto Focus' is Susan Bright, a photography writer and curator.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Auto Focus' have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Auto Focus' published? A: The book was published on October 5, 2010.
- Q: What are the main topics covered in the book? A: The book is organized into five thematic chapters: diaristic and autobiographical images, pictures of the body, the use of masks and masquerade, the return to studio portraiture and photographic albums, and performance, both public and private.
- Q: Is there any introduction that provides context for the book? A: Yes, there is an informative illustrated introduction that explains the history of the photographic self-portrait from the 1840s to the late twentieth century.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in contemporary photography, art history, and identity issues will find this book particularly valuable.
- Q: Does the book feature works from well-known photographers? A: Yes, 'Auto Focus' features self-portraits from seventy-five of the world’s foremost contemporary photographers.
- Q: What makes 'Auto Focus' significant in the field of photography? A: The book is significant as it showcases the dynamic genre of self-portraiture and its relevance to contemporary issues of identity, making it a key reference in understanding modern photographic practices.