In this reappraisal of the intersection of information, news, art and politics in the contemporary depiction of war and disaster, Susan Sontag, one of the most respected writers in the US, cuts through circular arguments about the role of imagery in contemporary Western culture. Taking up the subject from her 1977 book "On Photography", she disusses how pictures can inspire dissent or foster violence. She examines the representation of atrocity from a contemporary viewpoint - from Goya's "The Disasters of War", to horrific ...
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In this reappraisal of the intersection of information, news, art and politics in the contemporary depiction of war and disaster, Susan Sontag, one of the most respected writers in the US, cuts through circular arguments about the role of imagery in contemporary Western culture. Taking up the subject from her 1977 book "On Photography", she disusses how pictures can inspire dissent or foster violence. She examines the representation of atrocity from a contemporary viewpoint - from Goya's "The Disasters of War", to horrific images of Rwanda, Sarajevo and New York on September 11, 2001 - and challenges our thinking about the uses and meanings of images in our world.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN: 9780241142073.
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Very good. First. In this reappraisal of the intersection of information, news, art and politics in the contemporary depiction of war and disaster, Susan Sontag, one of the most respected writers in the US, cuts through circular arguments about the role of imagery in contemporary Western culture.