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Interpreting Photographs
This document discusses various approaches to interpreting photographs. It explains that photographs require interpretation to be fully understood, as they are inherently partial and biased representations of the world. The document outlines several tactics used in photographic interpretation, including analyzing individual photos, entire bodies of work, or trends within a historical period. It also discusses different interpretive perspectives like formalist, Marxist, biographical, and intentionalist interpretations. Overall, the document advocates for thoughtful interpretation of photographs to uncover their deeper implied meanings beyond surface depictions.
