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The Nature of Photographs

An essential primer on how to look at and understand photographs, by one of the world's most influential photographers, Stephen Shore. He explores ways of understanding photographs from all periods and all types, from iconic images to found photographs, from negatives to digital files.

Themes
art
Audience
adult
Length
short · 136 pages
Form
essays

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