On Photography

On Photography

On Photography is not only a classic treatise on photographers, but also on modern culture in a broad sense. It is not a specialized work, nor does it contain much photographic terminology, but it is a must-have for any aspiring photographer. It is primarily intended for intellectuals, writers, and cultural figures.
Sontag delves into the nature of photography, including whether it is art, the interplay between photography and painting, its relationship to the real world, and its predatory and aggressive nature. While photography ostensibly reflects reality, in reality, photographic images constitute a world unto themselves, a world of images that attempts to replace the real world.
For readers, the richness and depth of this book lies not in Sontag's conclusions but in her process and method of dissection. This is a meticulous dissection, a calm yet sharp dissection. It's a dazzling display of brilliance. Sontag is known for her stately style, but her sarcasm and irony are also fully utilized here.
"On Photography" was published in 1977. It caused a sensation and aroused widespread discussion. It won the National Book Critics Award that year and is still known as the "Bible of the Photography World".
This edition is accompanied by more than 60 precious photos in the history of world photography, launching an "illustrated collector's edition" with great artistic taste and collection value, making "On Photography" a true cultural classic with both pictures and texts.

2010-05-01

上海译文出版社

309

9787532750047