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Photography History, Aesthetics and Critical Theory
"There are no rules,
and that's what makes art better than baseball."
History of Photography: From 1839 to the Present
A World History of Photography
Seizing the Light: A History of Photography
Focal Encyclopedia of Photography, Fourth Edition: Digital Imaging, Theory and Applications, History, and Science
The Photographer's Eye
Looking at Photographs: 100 Pictures from the Collection of The Museum of Modern Art
Perception and Imaging, Third Edition: Photography--A Way of Seeing
The Mind's Eye: Writings on Photography and Photographers
On Photography
Ways of Seeing: Based on the BBC Television Series
About Looking
Why People Photograph
Beauty in Photography: Essays in Defense of Traditional Values
Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
The View From The Studio Door: How Artists Find Their Way In An Uncertain World
The Nature of Photographs
The Education of a Photographer
Basic Critical Theory for Photographers
Diana and Nikon: Essays on Photography
Landscape as Photograph
Dialogue with Photography: Interviews
Camera Work: A Pictorial Guide
Camera work: A critical anthology
Stieglitz: Camera Work
Light Readings: A Photography Critic's Writings, 1968-1978
Mirrors and Windows: American Photography since 1960
Perceptual Quotes for Photographers
Photographers on Photography
Photography: Essays & Images
Visual concepts for photographers
After Photography
Visual Thinking
Art and Visual Perception: A Psychology of the Creative Eye
Man and His Symbols
Photograph Collector's Guide
The History of Japanese Photography
Why Photography Matters as Art as Never Before
The Power of Myth
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity [10th Anniversary Edition]
Teaching Photography: Tools for the Imaging Educator
"Exploration and risk go hand in hand." Byron Rogers
About the above list The Recommended Reading On Photography list got its start back in the early days of teaching photography. I knew how helpful a good book could be in navigating the ins and outs of photo technique and the study of the principles of art. Because each course had a time limit the students could not learn all there was to learn about the topic we where covering in the class and the idea of a list or bibliography was very helpful. A list becomes a reference to come back to and continue growing your interest in the wonderful world of photography. The Recommended Reading On Photography that I gave to my students was of course directed to the topic or subject we covered in the class or workshop they where in. This list which is part of the PWG has grown to cover all areas of photography and will remain in flux as it grows, adjusting to new technology and hopefully continue getting better and better. Of course books, magazines and videos go out of print over time therefore you may not be able to find all the items on the list. I am open to suggestions for adding to the list but I will always need to look over the book or item before it goes on the Recommended Reading On Photography list. Byron Rogers said "Examine from a contemporary viewpoint the works of past masters of photography. You will find it is a rush and worth your time!" We will continue adding to the reading list, be sure to check back.
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