In this Book
- Portraiture and Photography in Africa
- Book
- 2013
- Published by: Indiana University Press
- Series: African Expressive Cultures
summary
Beautifully illustrated, Portrait Photography in Africa offers new interpretations of the cultural and historical roles of photography in Africa. Twelve leading scholars look at early photographs, important photographers' studios, the uses of portraiture in the 19th century, and the current passion for portraits in Africa. They review a variety of topics, including what defines a common culture of photography, the social and political implications of changing technologies for portraiture, and the lasting effects of culture on the idea of the person depicted in the photographic image.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- pp. xv-xvi
- PART ONE. EXCHANGE
- PART TWO. SOCIAL LIVES
- PART THREE. TRADITIONS
- 10 Àkó-graphy: Òwò Portraits
- pp. 341-361
- Contributors
- pp. 439-440
Additional Information
ISBN
9780253008725
Related ISBN(s)
9780253008602
MARC Record
OCLC
847949587
Pages
468
Launched on MUSE
2013-10-21
Language
English
Open Access
No