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An Introduction to Visual Culture by Mirzoeff, Nicholas, 1962- is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is An Introduction to Visual Culture about?

The Author Traces The History And Theory Of Visual Culture Asking How And Why Visual Media Have Become So Central To Contemporary Everyday Life. He Explores A Wide Range Of Visual Forms, Including Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Television, Cinema, Virtual Reality, And The Internet While Addressing The Subjects Of Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexuality, The Body, And The International Media Event That Followed The Death Of Princess Diana. Introduction: What Is Visual Culture? -- Picture Definition : Line, Color, Vision -- The Age Of Photography (1839-1982) -- Virtuality : From Virtual Antiquity To The Pixel Zone -- Transculture : From Kongo To The Congo -- Seeing Sex -- First Contact : From Independence Day To 1492 And Millennium -- Diana's Death : Gender, Photography And The Inauguration Of Global Visual Culture. Nicholas Mirzoeff. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.

Author

Mirzoeff, Nicholas, 1962-

Publisher

Taylor & Francis [CAM]

Published

1999

Language

EN

ISBN

9781000891584

Subjects

Sociology, Anthropology, Science