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The Documentary Impulse,New
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Awardwinning Photographer Stuart Franklin'S Exploration Of How We, As Humans, Are Driven To Visually Document Our Experiences And The World Around Us.Stuart Franklin Took One Of The Most Powerful Photographs Of The Twentieth Century The 'Tank Man' In Tiananmen Square, Beijing, 1989. From His Insightful Position As A Photographer, Franklin Explores Why We Are Driven To Visually Document Our Experiences And The World Around Us. He Focuses On Photography But Traces This Universal Need Through Art, Literature And Science.Looking At Photojournalism, War Photography And Work Recording Our Culture, Franklin Identifies Some Of Its Driving Impulses: Curiosity, Outrage, Reform And Ritual; The Search For Evidence, For Beauty, For Therapy; And The Immortalization Of Memory.As Our Understanding Of 'Documentary' Continues To Expand, Franklin Considers Photographic Staging Where, Perhaps, The Future Of The Genre May Lie: In Search Of Truth Over Fact.'This Book Traces What I Shall Call The Documentary Impulse. Here I Mean The Passion To Record, With Fidelity, The Moments We Experience And Wish To Preserve, The Things We Witness And Might Want To Reform; Or Simply The People, Places Or Things We Find Remarkable... Photography (And Journalism) Practised Respectfully Has The Power To Educate Us All Towards A Greater Understanding And Empathy Towards Others.' Stuart Franklin
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Documentary Impulse' about? A: 'The Documentary Impulse' by Stuart Franklin explores the human drive to visually document experiences and the surrounding world through photography, art, and literature.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Documentary Impulse'? A: The author is Stuart Franklin, an award-winning photographer known for his impactful work, including the iconic 'tank man' photograph from Tiananmen Square.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as curiosity, outrage, reform, ritual, and the universal need for evidence, beauty, therapy, and memory immortalization in photography.
- Q: What is the format of 'The Documentary Impulse'? A: 'The Documentary Impulse' is available in hardcover format and consists of 216 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Documentary Impulse' published? A: 'The Documentary Impulse' was published on April 11, 2016.
- Q: Is 'The Documentary Impulse' a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'The Documentary Impulse'.
- Q: What kind of photography does Stuart Franklin focus on in the book? A: Stuart Franklin focuses on various types of photography, including photojournalism, war photography, and cultural documentation.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What insights does Franklin provide regarding documentary photography? A: Franklin provides insights on the evolution of documentary photography, emphasizing the importance of truth over fact and the role of photographic staging.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'The Documentary Impulse'? A: This book is ideal for photography enthusiasts, students of visual culture, and anyone interested in understanding the motivations behind documentary work.