Bibliograph

Writing visual histories, edited by Florence Grant and Ludmilla Jordanova

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Writing visual histories, edited by Florence Grant and Ludmilla Jordanova

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Writing visual histories

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1137806237

Responsibility statement

edited by Florence Grant and Ludmilla Jordanova

Series statement

Writing history series

Summary

"A comprehensive exploration of how visual sources can elucidate the practice of history at a thematic and conceptual level"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

1. Heraldry topsy-turvy: depictions and performances of dishonour and death / Marcus Meer -- 2. Costume imagery and the visualisation of humanity in early modern Europe / Katherine Bond -- 3. Identity and continuity: the visual culture of an institution over 500 years -- 4. Making an exhibition of himself: John Wilkes through visual sources / Jonathan Conlin -- 5. Writing the history of the photographic book: the case of Weimar Germany / J.J. Long -- 6. The picture magazine: life and the limits of photography / Melissa Renn

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