Clarke, Graham. The Photograph Manipulated. Oxford University Press, 1997. Pp 187 – 205. Reading questions: 1. Pick an image out of the text that interests you the most. Explain your choice.
It’s a good idea to locate a decent quality version of the image, so that you can
examine it in more detail.
2. In what ways do you agree/disagree with Clarke’s analysis of it? 3. Clarke mentions several photographers in this chapter.
Select a
photographer whose work does not appear in the text and choose one of their images. a. Is this photograph recording something seen, or is it based on something imagined? Discuss. b. How is the image manipulated? c. What evidence is there, if any, of an underpinning radical philosophy behind this image? d. Discuss the possible intent behind any juxtaposing elements you see in the image.