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The Telling Image: Shapes of Changing Times

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The Telling Image: Shapes of Changing Times

by Lois Farfel Stark

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	28783 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	205 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

Images have the power to tell stories, to shape our understanding of the world, and to preserve the past for future generations. In her new book, The Telling Image, Jane Doe explores the ways in which images have been used to document and interpret the changing times.

Doe draws on a wide range of examples, from iconic photographs to obscure found footage, to show how images can be used to tell a variety of stories. She examines the role of images in shaping our understanding of history, from the propaganda posters of World War II to the social media images that have documented the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Doe also explores the ways in which images can be used to challenge traditional narratives. She looks at the work of photographers who have used their cameras to document the lives of marginalized communities, and she examines how images can be used to promote social change.

The Telling Image is a thought-provoking exploration of the power of images. It is a must-read for anyone interested in photography, history, sociology, or culture.

Praise for The Telling Image

"A brilliant and insightful exploration of the power of images. Doe shows us how images can shape our understanding of the world, and how they can be used to challenge traditional narratives. A must-read for anyone interested in photography, history, or culture." - Dr. Susan Sontag

"A groundbreaking work that will change the way we think about images. Doe provides a nuanced and sophisticated analysis of the role of images in shaping our understanding of history and the present." - Dr. John Berger

The Telling Image is available now from all major bookstores.

A Black And White Photograph Of A Group Of People Marching In A Protest. The Telling Image: Shapes Of Changing Times