Lecture

Photography History and Theory: Document

Description

This lecture delves into the concept of the 'index' as a type of sign in photographic production, contrasting it with 'symbol' and 'icon'. It explores why Pictorialists emphasize the drawing stage in photography. The presentation showcases works by photographers like Dorothea Lange, Jacob Riis, Lewis Hine, and Walker Evans, discussing their documentary and storytelling approaches.

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