The forgotten era when photographers fought to make images look like art
In short: Explore the rise, fall, and unexpected resurgence of Pictorialism. This lecture by critic A. D. Coleman examines how a movement once dismissed is reclaiming its status as a legitimate art form.
Delivered during the 'Truth, Lies, and Photographs' seminar, this talk tracks Pictorialism's evolution. Coleman details the movement's historical decline and its subsequent dismissal by critics, alongside its contemporary revival. The discussion is contextualized by the exhibition 'Faking It: Manipulated Photography before Photoshop', which explores the history of photographic manipulation.
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