Helen Westgeest Livres

For a medium so potentially “disembodied” and transparent, photography can offer a unique capacity to concretize place, especially when used in art installations in which photographs may be assembled from numerous sources and locations. Take Place investigates this particular implementation of photography through various scholarly disciplines―art history, photography theory, the history of architecture and social geography―and through creative disciplines such as installation art, performance, architecture and especially multimedia projects. Take Place offers points of departure for the study of photography as it is deployed within other media.

Exploring the intricate nature of photography, this book examines various case studies from contemporary art, linking them to historical theories and perspectives on the medium. It delves into the evolution of photographic practices, offering insights into how these have shaped and been shaped by theoretical frameworks since photography's inception. This comprehensive analysis enhances the understanding of photography's diverse roles and implications in both art and society.