Visualizing the invisible through the art of the photo-diagram
In short: How do you photograph an event that never happened in front of your lens? This lecture explores the 'photo-diagram,' a technique where photographs are transformed into illustrations to reconstruct scenes, movements, and historical moments beyond the frame.
Presented by Jordan Bear of the University of Toronto, this talk examines how photo-diagrams function as informative tools rather than simple captures. By turning photos into diagrams, artists can convey information about events a photographer was not physically present to witness.
The presentation is part of the 'Truth, Lies, and Photographs' symposium, accompanying the exhibition 'Faking It: Manipulated Photography before Photoshop.' It highlights how visual manipulation has historically served as a method for education and narrative construction.
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