A History of Light

The Idea of Photography

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Aesthetics, Ancient
Cover of the book A History of Light by Junko Theresa Mikuriya, Bloomsbury Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Junko Theresa Mikuriya ISBN: 9781474254205
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: December 15, 2016
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic Language: English
Author: Junko Theresa Mikuriya
ISBN: 9781474254205
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: December 15, 2016
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Language: English

When was photography invented, in 1826 with the first permanent photograph? If we depart from the technologically oriented accounts and consider photography as a philosophical discourse an alternative history appears, one which examines the human impulse to reconstruct the photographic or "the evoking of light†?. It's significance throughout the history of ideas is explored via the Platonic Dialogues, Iamblichus' theurgic writings, and Marsilio Ficino's texts.

This alternative history is not a replacement of other narratives of photographic history but rather offers a way of rethinking photography's ontological instability.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

When was photography invented, in 1826 with the first permanent photograph? If we depart from the technologically oriented accounts and consider photography as a philosophical discourse an alternative history appears, one which examines the human impulse to reconstruct the photographic or "the evoking of light†?. It's significance throughout the history of ideas is explored via the Platonic Dialogues, Iamblichus' theurgic writings, and Marsilio Ficino's texts.

This alternative history is not a replacement of other narratives of photographic history but rather offers a way of rethinking photography's ontological instability.

More books from Bloomsbury Publishing

Cover of the book US 10th Mountain Division in World War II by Junko Theresa Mikuriya
Cover of the book The Dutch Courtesan by Junko Theresa Mikuriya
Cover of the book The True and Splendid History of the Harristown Sisters by Junko Theresa Mikuriya
Cover of the book Fire and the Wood by Junko Theresa Mikuriya
Cover of the book Face by Junko Theresa Mikuriya
Cover of the book French Cinema by Junko Theresa Mikuriya
Cover of the book Three Daughters of Eve by Junko Theresa Mikuriya
Cover of the book Egyptian Tales: The Magic and the Mummy by Junko Theresa Mikuriya
Cover of the book John Holt by Junko Theresa Mikuriya
Cover of the book A History of New York in 27 Buildings by Junko Theresa Mikuriya
Cover of the book The Haunting of Toby Jugg by Junko Theresa Mikuriya
Cover of the book Lily Dale: Believing by Junko Theresa Mikuriya
Cover of the book Fw 190 Defence of the Reich Aces by Junko Theresa Mikuriya
Cover of the book Design Thinking for Visual Communication by Junko Theresa Mikuriya
Cover of the book The European Waterways by Junko Theresa Mikuriya
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy