Concepts of Identity: Historical and Contemporary Images and Portraits of Self and Family

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Synopsis

Concepts of identity are complex and changing, and in this book Katherine Hoffman examines images of individuals and families from ancient Egypt to the present—more than two thirds of the book covers the twentieth century. Through a comprehensive study of paintings, sculpture, photography, film, television, and other media, Hoffman provides eye-opening insights on the identity of family and self through time and explores what these images say about the attitudes and values of a particular culture.

Concepts of identity and self as individuals and families are complex and changing, but images from the artist, the photographer, the filmmaker, and TV producer can help us discover where we came from, who we are and why, and where we are in the maze of postmodern life. Katherine Hoffman explores portraits and images from ancient Egypt to the present—more than two-thirds of the book covers the twentieth century, including images from art, photography, film, TV, and other media. The 75 illustrations are integrated with the text.

Copyright:
1996

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
288 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780429981081
Related ISBNs:
9780429501456, 9780367315122, 9780064302111, 9780064333320
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Katherine Hoffman
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Social Studies
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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