Photography and China / / Claire Roberts

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910820227503321
• Autore: Roberts Claire
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London, [England] : , : Reaktion Books, , 2013; ©2013
• ISBN: 1-78023-247-0
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (202 p.)
• Collana: exposures
• Disciplina: 770.951
• Soggetti: Photography - China - History; Photography - Social aspects - China - History
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Photography and China; Imprint Page; Contents; Introduction; One: China Exposed; Two: The True Record; Three: China Modern; Four: War and Propaganda; Five: Reportage and New Wave; Six: U-Turn; Seven: Performing into the Present; Glossary of Chinese Names and Terms; References; Select Bibliography; Acknowledgements; Photo Acknowledgements; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: With its lush and diverse landscapes, ancient ruins, and stunning architecture, China is a photographer's dream. Exploring this visually rich and evocative country, Photography and China highlights Chinese photographers and subjects from the inception of photography to the present day.Drawing on works in museums, and archival and private collections across China, the United States, Europe, and Australia, Claire Roberts locates images from commercial, art, and documentary photography within the broader context of Chinese history. She focuses on the images as well as the studi