Throughout the history of photography, the creation of images and theoretical reflection have consistently intertwined to the extent that the often artificial division between theory and practice has been challenged. Photographic practices have given rise to numerous genres, systems of interpretation, and modes of evaluation.
In this workshop, our primary objective is to explore these practices, genres, interpretation techniques, and evaluation systems by delving into the inherent qualities and potential of the medium itself. Our approach will involve both collaborative discussions on pivotal questions in photography theory and analytical examinations of case studies drawn from photographic examples provided by the course participants.
This is the first part of a two-part workshop.
In the first part of the workshop, we will cover the following topics:
- The interaction between photographic practices and theoretical reflection: Taste, photographic value, and photography criticism.
- Historical insights: Pictorialism and straight photography.
- The Decisive Moment: Capturing fleeting and unrepeatable moments.
- Punctum and significant form: When do compositions make an impact?
- The directorial mode: To stage or not to stage?
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to dive into the intricacies of photography theory and gain valuable insights from an experienced photography theorist and curator. Reserve your spot now to secure a place among a select group of passionate photographers.
