History and Theory of Photography: Museum

This lecture covers the history and theory of photography, focusing on Henri Cartier-Bresson's work in Paris Match in 1955, the 'modernist' approach to photography, and key exhibitions like the Eugène Atget exhibition at MoMA in New York. It also explores the art of appropriation in photography from the 1970s to the 1980s, featuring works by artists such as Erik Kessels and Richard Prince. The lecture delves into the significance of the 'painting form' and 'table form' in photography, showcasing how artists like Sherrie Levine and Michael Mandiberg have reinterpreted and reproduced iconic photographic works.