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History and Theory of Photography: Amateur

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HUM-269: History and theory of photography

Le cours propose une introduction à l'histoire de la photographie à travers la présentation de dix notions clés, analysées dans leur développement historique du 19e au 21e siècle. ...

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This lecture covers the history of photography, focusing on the rise of amateur photography. It explores the democratization of photography through inventions like the Kodak camera, highlighting the impact on mass culture. The lecture delves into the evolution of photography from the 19th century to the digital age, emphasizing the accessibility and simplicity of early cameras. It also discusses the cultural significance of amateur photography, showcasing advertisements and images from different eras. The lecture concludes by reflecting on the transformative power of photography in shaping personal and collective memories.

Instructor

Olivier Lugon

Teaching & PhD Courses History and theory of photography HUM-269 The class offers an introduction to the history of photography trough the presentation of ten key notions, analysed historically from the 19th to the 21st century. Picture history I HUM-418 The class proposes to examine Expo 64, the Swiss National Exhibition held in Lausanne in 1964, inviting students to conceive a critical reimagining of the event in the context of a hypothetical seventh Swiss national exhibiti

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