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  • Published In: Aperture, 2024, n. 257. P. 28 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sands, Audrey 3 of 3

Abstract

The article in Aperture explores the evolution of flash photography in America, from its early dangerous and intrusive forms to its more powerful and portable modern applications. The use of flash in photography has been intertwined with themes of revelation and violence, as seen in the work of artists like Hank Willis Thomas and Barbara Crane. The article also highlights historical figures like Charles Waldack and George Shiras III, who used flash photography to capture underground cave scenes and wildlife behavior, respectively. Additionally, the article discusses the social impact of flash photography through the work of Jacob Riis, who used flash to expose the squalid conditions of New York's slums. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Aperture. 2024/12, Issue 257, p28
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0003-6420
  • Accession Number:181099274
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