On Photography pdf, epub
Winner of the National Book Critics’ Circle Award for Criticism, Susan Sontag’s *On Photography* is one of the most celebrated and influential books in its field. First published in 1977, this collection of essays offers profound insights into the meaning and evolution of photography, making it a seminal text in both art criticism and cultural theory.
Described by Sontag as “a progress of essays about the meaning and career of photographs,” the book begins with the iconic essay *In Plato’s Cave*, where Sontag explores the relationship between photography and reality. It is followed by five additional essays that delve into various philosophical, social, and artistic aspects of photography.
The book concludes with a thought-provoking “Brief Anthology of Quotations,” which includes diverse perspectives on photography from artists, critics, and philosophers.
*On Photography* continues to be a landmark work for anyone seeking to understand the impact of photography on how we view the world and ourselves.
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