David Bate, Fotografia, 2021

Taking a completely new approach, the book presents photography in all its major forms, highlighting the unique characteristics of this accessible and universally appealing medium.

Arranged chronologically, legendary photographs are analyzed along with books that have been significant contributions to photography and important exhibitions that have marked a change in perspective, values, and approach.

In art history, particular works are usually cited as examples of specific styles; here the photographs are provided as indicative of artistic movements, which often developed precisely because of these examples. Among the works included are many that have had a profound impact around the world, undermining the Euro-American emphasis. This guide is an inclusive and diverse account of the contributions of photographers from around the world from the birth of photography to the present day.

Featuring beautiful reproductions with short essays and key references on each work, the book is intended esse a definitive reference on the subject and will appeal not only to readers seeking an approach to the topic, but also to those more familiar with the photographic medium.