1st Edition

Theories in Digital Composite Photographs 12 Artists and Their Work

By Yihui Huang Copyright 2019
    168 Pages 60 Color Illustrations
    by Routledge

    168 Pages 60 Color Illustrations
    by Routledge

    Theories in Digital Composite Photographs: 12 Artists and Their Work presents a theoretical investigation of digital composite photographs through philosophical exploration of artists’ concepts of reality.

    With an international cohort of contemporary digital composite artists, this book presents twelve cases studies on artists’ motivation, production process, and the relation of their worldview to theoretical interpretation. Author Yihui Huang situates each artists’ work in the context of photographic theory and western aesthetics, including realism, expressionism, formalism and postmodernism.

    As creation of digital composites grows in popularity and influence, this is the first to integrate a philosophical and theoretical understanding of this unique art form. Featuring a wide range of international artists, this volume is both insightful and inspirational for student and seasoned professional alike.

    Introduction: Meeting 12 Contemporary Photographers

    Artist 1: Thomas Kellner

    Artist 2: Koya Abe

    Artist 3: Murat Germen

    Artist 4: Jaime Kennedy

    Artist 5: Xiao Hui WANG

    Artist 6: Tom Chambers

    Artist 7: Tom Bamberger

    Artist 8: Maggie Taylor

    Artist 9: Kelli Connell

    Artist 10: Alessandro Bavari

    Artist 11: Leigh Merrill

    Artist 12: Matt Siber

    Cross-Artists Analyses and Concluding Remarks

    Biography

    Yihui Huang is Associate Professor of Digital Media Technologies at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, PA. She obtained her doctoral degree in Art Education from The Ohio State University. Her research focuses on theories of photography and digital photography aesthetics. Dr. Huang has presented her researches at national and international conferences, including National Art Education Association (NAEA), Society for Photographic Education (SPE), and International Society for Education through Art (InSEA).