Photography Cultural History
A Cultural History of My Neighborhood
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The Body Project: An Intimate History of American Girls $5.70 Adolescent girls today face the issues girls have always faced: "Who am I?" and "Who do I want to be?" Unfortunately their answers, now more than ever before, revolve around the body rather than the mind, heart, or soul. "The body is at the heart of the crisis that [Carol] Gilligan, [Mary] Pipher, and others describe.... The fact that American girls now make the body their central project is... |
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Photography: A Cultural History (3rd Edition) $96.31 For one or two semester courses in the History of Photography. Mary Warner Marien has constructed a richer and more kaleidoscopic account of the history of photography than has previously been available. Her comprehensive survey shows compellingly how photography has sharpened, if not altered forever, our perception of the world. The book was written to introduce students to photography. I... |
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Believing Is Seeing: Creating the Culture of Art $9.00 Why are the paleolithic Venus of Willendorf, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes, and Marcel Duchamp's ready-made urinal all considered works of art? Why, strictly speaking, is a Cindy Sherman photograph more "art-like" than a Da Vinci portrait? How did the painters and sculptors of the Renaissance see their creations? And who decides what art is today? In the tradition of Marshall McLuhan and ... |
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On Photography $19.95 First published in 1973, this is a study of the force of photographic images, which are continually inserted between experience and reality.... |
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Backbeat Books Between The Dark And Light - The Grateful Dead Photography Of Jay Blakesberg $22.46 Between the Dark and Light presents an astonishing array of images that capture the musical, cultural, and personal magic of the Grateful Dead. Now in paperback with 16 pages of new photographs, this acclaimed book showcases more than 900 rich color and black-and-white photos that bring the Grateful Dead experience to life. Accompanying the photos are essays by Dead historians Blair Jackson and J.C. Juanis and rock photographer Jon Sievert, a foreword by Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh, and photographer Jay Blakesberg's own reflections. From Blakesberg's travels following the Dead in the late 1970s to his revealing band-member portraits of the '80s and '90s, and his extensive post-Grateful Dead project photos, Between the Dark and Light is a compelling view of an unparalleled pop culture phenomenon whose ripples will resonate for years to come. |
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Underwater Photography $205 Bring home the amazing experiences of your scuba diving adventures by learning the art of underwater photography. This class will teach you the basics of shooting pictures underwater so you can share them with your family and friends. They say pictures are worth a thousand words, after completing this class you will be able to let your pictures speak for you! |
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Borneo - History, Culture & Outdoors (Chapter) $4.95 This chapter contains the History, Culture, Food & Drink, Environment and Borneo Outdoors chapters from Lonely Planet's Borneo guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.Dive into Borneo's long, contested history. Survey over 200 cultural groups united by longhouse hospitality and adat, or village tradition. Get lost in some of the largest tracts of virgin rainforest left on earth. |
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Travel Photography $24.95 As we travel to new places, digital camera in hand, we all feel the desire to capture them forever in images the scenic vistas, the unique architecture, the people who inhabit that landscape. With this magnificent new study, award-winning National Geographic photographer Bob Krist can help us achieve our goal. Krist examines the technological aspects of shooting digitally on location, and explains how to select the right equipment, from cameras and lenses to flashes and tripods. He offers tips for saving, backing up, and sending images on the road, and gets to the heart of what it takes to portray the true spirit of your subject. He poses such questions as What makes a truly great photograph? How can you create a well-rounded portrait of a place through its geography, people, and culture? The answers are all illustrated with the author and 39;s collection of stunning travel photography to inspire us along the way. |
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Sticks 'N Skins: A Photography Book About The World Of Drumming Book $67.5 Sticks 'n' Skins is dedicated to late drumming photographer Lissa Wales and opens with a tribute to her work. Illuminating the eclectic world of drumming over the past 70 years, the book features never-before-seen photos and stories of legendary artists including Louie Bellson (Benny Goodman), Steve Gadd (Barbra Streisand), Jim Keltner (Bob Dylan), Hal Blaine (Elvis Presley), Ginger Baker (Cream), Charlie Watts (The Rolling Stones), David Garibaldi (Tower of Power), Anton Fig (Late Night with David Letterman), Nigel Olsson (Elton John), Chad Smith (The Red Hot Chili Peppers), and many more.Sticks 'n' Skins is not only visually inspiring with its stunning photos, but also preserves the legacy of the drumming community. Sure to become a music lover's collector's item, this extraordinary book offers fans young and old a new perspective on some of the biggest names in music history. |
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Alfred Sticks 'n Skins: A Photography Book About The World of Drumming Book $67.5 Sticks 'n' Skins is dedicated to late drumming photographer Lissa Wales and opens with a tribute to her work. Illuminating the eclectic world of drumming over the past 70 years, the book features never-before-seen photos and stories of legendary artists including Louie Bellson (Benny Goodman), Steve Gadd (Barbra Streisand), Jim Keltner (Bob Dylan), Hal Blaine (Elvis Presley), Ginger Baker (Cream), Charlie Watts (The Rolling Stones), David Garibaldi (Tower of Power), Anton Fig (Late Night with David Letterman), Nigel Olsson (Elton John), Chad Smith (The Red Hot Chili Peppers), and many more.Sticks 'n' Skins is not only visually inspiring with its stunning photos, but also preserves the legacy of the drumming community. Sure to become a music lover's collector's item, this extraordinary book offers fans young and old a new perspective on some of the biggest names in music history. |
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Evans Inked by Evans Photography Series Kick Drumhead $72.49 Evans Inked by Evans Photography Series Kick Drumhead |
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Evans Inked By Evans Photography Series Kick Drumhead $72.49 Evans Inked by Evans Photography Series Kick Drumhead |
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The Mountaineers Digital Photography Outdoors 2nd Edition $18.95 The Mountaineers Digital Photography Outdoors 2nd Edition |
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Private Photography Tutoring $230 Get out and capture the world with a top DC photographer who's images have appeared in over 100 publications, including Time Magazine, 30 magazine covers and 80 post cards.One on one photography lessons are catered towards areas and skills that you would like to develop.From beginner to advanced, learn the essentials, absorb an expert's philosophy and master your passion. In your private photography lessons, walk the streets of Washington, D.C. and find those perfect angles, the correct lighting and more so that your shots embrace the vision you desire.Tutoring can take place at a suitable architectural site, in a museum, or even over coffee at Starbucks. Subjects covered can include: General PhotographyUse of Your CameraF Stops and Shutter SpeedsArchitectural PhotographyPhotographing Artwork Inside Museums and GalleriesNightime PhotographyTravel PhotographyEvent PhotographyCareers in Photography |
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Seattle Photography Tour $90 Spend a day exploring Seattle as you visit selected key places that will help you learn about composition for making more dramatic and artistic photos.With this walking photography tour of Seattle, you'll roam in and around the famous Pike Place Market, waterfront and Belltown neighborhood where we will talk about the ins and outs of flash photography.You'll learn about "depth of field" and "shutter speeds", so you can capture that just right moment. Whether a novice or an expert, take this tour and experience Seattle through the eyes of a native Seattleite and learn the basics of photography or fine-tune your existing skills. |
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Underwater Digital Photography $205 Learn all the basics of shooting pictures underwater so that youcan bring back memories of your underwater experiences. Underwater photographers naturally develop a better knowledge of underwater life than most divers and tend to become more observant with practice. Underwater photography is an ideal companion for the vacationing diver, the shipwreck enthusiast, or any diver who wishes to preserve or describe what is seen underwater. If you love telling people what diving is all about, then this is the class for you! |
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Baby Photography Now. $19.95 Filled with practical photographic advice and attractive, inspiring images, Baby Photography NOW. helps parents master the skills they need to get the most natural-looking shots of their baby. Learn about the essential equipment, lighting techniques, poses that work especially well, and the best ways to capture precious moments during naptime, bathtime, playtime, and special occasions. There are plenty of expert tips on post-production, polishing the image with Photoshop, designing an album, and creating gift mementoes, too. |