LW1359 - Cultural References
Publisher |
Brooks Jensen
Media Type |
audio
Podknife tags |
Arts
Photography
Visual Arts
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Arts
Visual Arts
Publication Date |
Jul 24, 2023
Episode Duration |
00:12:54

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LW1359 - Cultural References

So many times what makes a photograph interesting is a cultural reference that may very well be obscure to certain viewers. A terrific example is old cars in Cuba. But those old cars are a cultural reference that only makes sense if you know they are indeed old cars. If we don't know what's happening because we're not from that culture, all the references and subtle connections are easily lost. This is why it's so important for the photographer to be their own docent.


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So many times what makes a photograph interesting is a cultural reference that may very well be obscure to certain viewers. A terrific example is old cars in Cuba. But those old cars are a cultural reference that only makes sense if you know they are indeed old cars. If we don't know what's happening because we're not from that culture, all the references and subtle connections are easily lost. This is why it's so important for the photographer to be their own docent.

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