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Portraiture and Photography in Africa /

This book offers interpretations of the cultural and historical roles of photography in Africa. Twelve leading scholars look at early photographs, important photographers' studios, the uses of portraiture in the 19th century, and the current passion for portraits in Africa. They review a variet...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Cameron, Elisabeth Lynn, Peffer, John
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bloomington, Ind. : Indiana University Press, 2013.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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