{"product_id":"seizing-the-light-a-social-aesthetic-history-of-photography","title":"Seizing the Light: A Social \u0026 Aesthetic History of Photography","description":"The definitive history of photography book, Seizing the Light: A Social \u0026amp; Aesthetic History of Photography delivers the fascinating story of how photography as an art form came into being, and its continued development, maturity, and transformation.\nCovering the major events, practitioners, works, and social effects of photographic practice, Robert Hirsch provides a concise and discerning chronological account of Western photography. This fundamental starting place shows the diversity of makers, inventors, issues, and applications, exploring the artistic, critical, and social aspects of the creative process. The third edition includes up-to-date information about contemporary photographers like Cindy Sherman and Yang Yongliang, and comprehensive coverage of the digital revolution, including the rise of mobile photography, the citizen as journalist, and the role of social media.\nHighly illustrated with full-color images and contributions from hundreds of artists around the world, Seizing the Light serves as a gateway to the history of photography. Written in an accessible style, it is perfect for students newly engaging with the practice of photography and for experienced photographers wanting to contextualize their own work.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1138944254\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1138944254.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Hirsch, Robert\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41715578732602,"sku":"DBV.1138944254.G","price":25.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1138944254-0.jpg?v=1790832776","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/seizing-the-light-a-social-aesthetic-history-of-photography","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}