The Great War: The Persuasive Power of Photography - Hardcover

Ann Thomas; Anthony Petiteau; Bodo Von Dewitz

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8874396783 ISBN 13: 9788874396788

Publisher: 5 Continents Editions, 2014

Synopsis

World War I was called the "war of the camera." While many earlier wars fought after photography's invention were documented by the medium, WWI represented a turning point. One of the most important changes was the way in which both the Allied forces and the Central Powers used photography as a tool: to spy, to provoke and to persuade. The official photographs made during the war were telling in terms of strategies, censorship and the constant need to whip up public support for the cause. In sharp contrast to the political and military uses, the importance of photography for personal use was undeniable. Studio portraits of soldiers and their families and sweethearts were widely popular; personal photo albums created permanent records of lives that were suddenly placed at risk. This volume and the exhibition it accompanies, bring together a diverse and remarkable selection of photographs drawn from international collections to illustrate the many important roles that photography played during the war.

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Review:

"This collection of images, along with a well-researched historical narrative about the many ways photography factored into both sides of the conflict, both on the battlefields and at home, is a fascinating look at how 'media' shaped the world's perception of events long before 24-hour news came along."--AmericanProfile.com

About the Author:

Ann Thomas, Curator of Photographs Collection, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa Bodo von Dewitz, Former Deputy Director, Senior Curator, Department of Photography, Museum Ludwig, Koln, Germany. Anthony Petiteau, Responsible for Documentary Studies, Musee de l'Armee, Paris.

About this edition

• Publisher: 5 Continents Editions
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 8874396783
• ISBN 13: 9788874396788
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144