The fifth edition of this indispensable history of photography spans the history of the medium, from its early development to current practice, and providing a focused understanding of the cultural contexts in which photographers have lived and worked throughout, this remains an all-encompassing survey.

Mary Warner Marien discusses photography from around the world and through the lenses of art, science, travel, war, fashion, the mass media and individual photographers. Professional, amateur and art photographers are all represented, with 'Portrait' boxes devoted to highlighting important individuals and 'Focus' boxes charting particular cultural debates. Mary Warner Marien is also the author of 100 Ideas that Changed Photography and Photography Visionaries.

New additions to this ground-breaking global survey of photography includes 20 new images and sections on advances in technology and the influence of social media platforms. An essential text for anyone studying photography.

About the Author
Mary Warner Marien is Professor Emerita in the Department of Fine Arts at Syracuse University, New York. She won an Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writer Award in 2008 and is the author of Photography and Its Critics and 100 Ideas that Changed Photography as well as many articles on photography.

Reviews
It is extremely comprehensive and a wide view of the history of photography. ELIZABETH CALVI - UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
Excellent history of photography that discussed key issues clearly and succinctly. -- Bibiana Obler * George Washington University *
It takes a broad, updated, thoughtful approach to the field. -- Ash Anderson * Boston College *
The book covers the best material in a way that is useful, and has excellent reproductions of the works. -- ERIC ZEIGLER * UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO *
The book maintains a good balance between history and theory and has a nice selection of images. * HAYAN KIM - AUGUSTANA COLLEGE *



Book Information
ISBN 9781786277855
Author Mary Warner Marien
Format Paperback
Page Count 568
Imprint Laurence King Publishing
Publisher Quercus Publishing
Weight(grams) 2140g
Dimensions(mm) 292mm * 220mm * 32mm