The Visual Dictionary of Photography
1st Edition
Published on 7. January 2021
288 pages
978-1-000-21116-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Visual Dictionary of Photography provides clear definitions of key terms and concepts, backed up by hundreds of illustrative examples. Covering practical terms, it deals with the terminology of both digital and traditional photography. David Praekel has produced an invaluable resource for anyone interested in photography, lens-based media and related visual arts. This book serves not only to explain terms and words but also acts as a source of inspiration, encouraging exploration through understanding.Over 250 terms are explained and contextualised, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from historical and contemporary photography.The dictionary covers analogue terms still in current usage as well as modern digital terminology such as Raw format and High dynamic range. It also defines a wide variety of practical terms, including ISO speed, Backlighting and Noise, as well as conceptual terms and photographic styles, ranging from Photojournalism to Distortion.
Reviews / Votes
"The book is well laid out - easy to understand and nice to hold. I like how the author has included other pages to look at that are relevant to what you have just read. - Jill Enfield, Parsons The New School of Design, USAA very useful tool for teaching and learning, provides quick reference for students and helps them to learn essential terms relating to Photography. - Jesse Lyons, Warwickshire College, UK
Excellent pocket guide to photographic terms & concepts. Wonderful for beginners through advanced students. - Alex Donis, Brentwood School, USA
A perfect text to dip in and out of, essential for deeper understanding of terminology for the beginner. - Amelia Edwards, Cardiff & Vale College, UK"
More details
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-000-21116-0 (9781000211160)
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David Praekel
The Visual Dictionary of Photography
Book
03/2023
1st Edition
Routledge
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David Praekel
The Visual Dictionary of Photography
Book
12/2009
1st Edition
AVA Publishing SA
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Person
David Praekel runs his own photographic training workshops in Northumberland, UK. He has enjoyed a successful and diverse career in journalism, photography and education and has taught at all levels in universities, colleges, schools in both the UK and the US, as well as the prestigious Kodak Imaging Training Centre in Harrow, London.
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