In Brooks Johnson’s book Photography Speaks, the author tries to communicate the meaning of photographs according to the photographer that took the shot. Johnson makes it clear in the preface that the intent of his book is not simply to show pictures from a historical point of view, but establish the meaning and depth that is behind certain photographs. Johnson tries to inform his audience on the passion and obsession that many people have with photography, both the photographers themselves and the people who adore and collect photographs. Johnson’s book also gives both the collector’s and the photographers statements on what the photograph meant to them emotionally, giving the audience very different, sometimes strangely similar, perspectives to learn from. Johnson’s book relates very well with this research project, for the research’s intent is to uncover how photographs can affect an audience both mentally and emotionally and what kind of photos have the biggest impact on an audience. Johnson’s book will help establish why photographs are such an important part of the media and why different photos have a stronger effect than others. (182)
Works Cited
Johnson, Brooks. Photography Speaks. Norfolk, VA: The Chrysler Museum, Inc., 1989. Print.
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