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The Surface of Things: A History of Photography from the Swahili Coast

The Surface of Things

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"The Surface of Things" by Prita Meier is a history book focused on Photography Basics. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.

"The first history of photography from Africa's Swahili coast, revealing the images' complicated relationships to colonialism and global influence"--

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Best For: Readers interested in the history of photography with a focus on African contexts and colonial impact.
Focus: The development and history of photography on the Swahili coast of Africa.
Covers: Historical photography from the Swahili coast, its colonial and global connections, and critical perspectives on these images.
Why It Matters: It provides a unique regional perspective on photography's role in colonial and post-colonial history, contributing to understanding the cultural and political dimensions of photographic images in East Africa.

"The Surface of Things" by Prita Meier is a history book focused on Photography Basics. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.

Topic: Photography Basics

Author: Prita Meier

Who this is for:

  • Students
  • Educators
  • Interested readers

Why this book matters: It gives readers useful context, background, and perspective on the subject through a focused and accessible presentation.

"The first history of photography from Africa's Swahili coast, revealing the images' complicated relationships to colonialism and global influence"--

AuthorPrita Meier
PublisherPrinceton University Press
Published2024-10-15
ISBN-139780691201870
BindingHardcover
Pages280
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsArt
TopicPhotography Basics

Format: Hardcover

Length: 280 pages

Language: English

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