Abstract
By addressing the portrait within photography, this survey of the last hundred years of photographic theory focuses on the question of the subjectivity of those pictured and how they have influenced the very basis of theoretical writings. Moving through early twentieth century foundational works, modernism, postmodernism and critical theory, and contemporary explorations, this paper explores the notion that major theorists who have considered the question of what a photograph is have necessarily tied their inquiry to the the genre of portraiture.
Presenters
Ann Pegelow KaplanAssociate Professor, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Appalachian State University, North Carolina, United States
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Photography, Theory, Portraiture, Subjectivity, History
