Reading Photographs: An Introduction to the Theory and Meaning of Images

by Richard Salkeld

Reading Photographs is a clear and inspiring introduction to theories of representation and visual analysis and how they can be applied to photography. Introducing the development of photography and different approaches to reading images, the book looks at elements such as identity, gaze, psychoanalysis, voyeurism and aesthetics. Striking visual examples are used to illustrate the text and engaging case studies delve deeper into issues raised within each chapter, with brief activity points to allow the reader to apply relevant theories to their own practice.

184 pages, Paperback

Published July 27, 2018

Reviews

[Richard]

Doesn't quite live up to its title.

Or perhaps i just always hope for more insight than i get. Still i'm glad i read it. It was a nice meditation on photography and art and has a nice logical structure.

[Dipra Lahiri]

A handy book that explains how to 'read' and understand images, and why photography is considered an art form.