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Review of: Irena Majcher, Jacek Majcher, Fotografia Karkonoszy 1860–1945, Opole: Wydawnictwo MS, 2023, ss. 160; ill., Praha 2021 (Korunní země v dějinách českého státu, 8), ss. 646 + 8, il. kolor. i cz.-b.
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This article contains a semantic and pragmatic analysis of Ryszard Kapuściński’s reportage photographs, published in the first editions of his books and in his original photo albums. The findings of cognitive and cultural linguistics are the methodological basis for the study (Mandler, Taylor, van Dijk and others), which, in significant respects, correspond to theories from other humanities and social sciences, describing the meaning of visual messages (Baudrillard, Bourdieu, Feininger, Goffman, Lundsen, Sonesson and others). The aim of the research is to describe the course and possible results of the process of interpreting photography, which, in Kapuściński’s case, is a multimodal (verbal-visual) message with storytelling potential. An analysis of Kapuściński’s photographs has shown three main factors influencing the interpretation of his verbal-visual works: 1) cultural context dependency, 2) metatextual determination, and 3) intertextual associations. The study has also shown the close relationship between his literary reportages and photography in the illocutionary (intentional) dimension and, more broadly, in the way of understanding the most general duties of a journalist.
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The aim of this article is to characterise the visual turn visible in recent years in Polish reportage literature. The reflection on the problem in question is profiled by two theses. Firstly, there is a growing importance of graphic components which adjoin the documentary text or co-create the material space of books classified as reportage. Secondly, the visual aspects of publications from this genre are increasingly exceeding the narrowly conceived documentarism as a result of the rejection of the rule of semantic transparency. The analysis driven by the distinguished theses and supported by references to the semiotics of the image covers two groups of issues. The first group consists of visual effects resulting from specific editorial procedures, including those resulting from the typographic layout of the text. The second is made up of photographs used in non-fiction books as a sense-making tool. As an exemplification of the processes studied, the author refers to selected publications by Mariusz Szczygieł, Filip Springer, Wojciech Tochman, Jarosław Mikołajewski, and Marcin Kołodziejczyk. The context for the considerations is the crisis of orthodox factography noticeable in the post-modern era, resulting in the liquidation of the notion of fact and the popularisation of quasi-non-fictional forms alternative to reportage.
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This study aims to examine the phenomenon of reality in cinema through the layered structure of modern cinema aesthetics based on the photographic image. Blow-Up (1966) makes ground as a work that asks questions about what cinema is, reflects on the apparatus, and examines the illusory nature of the image. Focusing on the nature of perception and the visual dimension of reality within this context, the film is a proper work for discussing the phenomenon of multi-layered reality in terms of both photography and cinema. The fact that the film is based on the concept of reality makes it necessary for the article to be examined through the method of philosophical analysis. Unlike the other types of criticism, the main purpose of the philosophical analysis method is to center the artwork and question its message. Examining Blow-Up has allowed us to access important patterns about the phenomenon of reality. In conclusion, according to the findings of the study; the film, in which the relationship between the modern subject and reality is questioned, qualitatively fits the director’s definition of “neorealist”. It has been established that film contains both the conventional narrative norms identified with the classical narrative style and the codes of modern narrative aesthetics, which are defined by the use of open-ended images and ambiguous plots. It has been determined that the director emphasizes that the nature of reality consists of fiction, rather than attributing a role that has the impression of reality to fiction in that causing the audience to experience the phenomenon of reality as a fictional phenomenon. Analyzing the film through the concept of reality provided an appropriate perspective for a morein depth understanding of the work and a philosophical critique of the aesthetic values of the work.
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The publication is the first – pilot – chapter of a planned longer work designed to map, collect and archive the cultural heritage, special knowledge of Hungarians living in Berlin, as well as their impact on the urban environment (society, culture, everyday life). The “subject” and the protagonist of the study is the artist Tibor Soskuti (Soso), an important participant and perpetuator of the Budapest underground scene of the 1980s. Following his active involvement in the underground culture of Budapest between 1978 and 1983, and later becoming a chronicler of its main actors, Soskuti “defected” in 1986 and settled in West Berlin, where he has lived to date. The analysis of his life story and art sheds light on a special period, the relatively early days of metropolitan migration, immediately before the fall of communism. The study provides insight into a specific group of the Hungarian diaspora in Berlin defined by both their generation and their art, and, at micro-level, offers answers to more general questions of migration research: what did it mean for a young person from behind the Iron Curtain to arrive in a large Western European city in the mid-1980s and start a new life there? In a somewhat unconventional way, the study seeks answers to these questions through an analysis of photographs taken by Soskuti in Budapest and his new life in West Berlin. How can we use photographic documents to reconstruct the circumstances and experience of living in the diaspora in a specific period, generation, socio-cultural milieu? What do they tell us about his relationship with two kinds of urban space and socio-political micro-environment in Budapest and West Berlin? To what extent can different experiences, patterns of the use of space and visual representations be observed in Soskuti’s photographs taken as a participant in a closed subculture in Budapest and as a member of a minority ethnic group in West Berlin? Are these two group identities separable?
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We live in a globalized world where long distances are no longer an obstacle to travel, and the global market has become omnipresent. Amid the multitude of mass-produced items, tradition and authenticity have returned to the forefront, with local characteristics gradually reclaiming a leading position in consumer choices. The inclusion of local attributes in a product is increasingly valued, with visual communication and product design playing a crucial role in creating authenticity and conveying the identity of a culture into the economy and tourism. The presence of authentic elements in cultural products leads to the creation of sought-after, appreciated, and unique items, contributing to the growth and development of the entire community. In this regard, visual communication plays a very important role, and developing graphic design solutions for an area with potential to attract tourists is a necessity. This paper presents the process of developing graphic design solutions necessary for the promotion campaign of the Lipova area, in Arad County, starting from the research phase and ending with the final products: brochure, leaflet, flyer, poster.
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The purpose of this paper is to present the political propaganda in the sculptural reliefs in the "Three Generations" memorial complex, created in the 1970s. The analysis found that the monumental stone relief was charged with a complex set of tasks, influenced by the political features of the era. The April plenum of the Bulgarian Communist Party from 1956 imposed specific political requirements for the further development of creative activity. A system of work rules is imposed in the execution of public sculptural works. This was a justified historical reason and a suitable political situation, for the confirmation of the established canon, in the performance of monumental orders. A specific emblematic object such as the "Three Generations" monument illustrates the SPRING SCIENTIFIC READINGS 365 20 nature of the mechanical mixing of revolutionary clashes of different ideas.
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Murals are the art of wall painting which we can understand as mutual communication, communication with space and conveying messages to society. This study explores the beginnings of the mural, the different types of murals, and the value and significance of the mural in the development of this art form. The mural dates back to the time of the Paleolithic as a representative art, which continues to develop in Egypt, Rome, India, it is representative of the classical period in Europe, when it becomes typical for cathedrals, mosques, until the modern era when it is popularized in the urban space and becomes part of public famous buildings in many cities around the world. In that context, the hypothesis is developed that the understanding and recognition of the mural images of the past is of great importance and are an example and inspiration for the local arts to develop their idea and to perfect and develop the mural. From here, the mural grows into a different concept for creating a new visual image with a high aesthetic value.
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The paper focuses on the analysis of color in the context of breakthrough moments in photography in order to understand the subjective perspectives of the participants and their perception of these events. The examined sample included four participants who were engaged in amateur documentary, landscape and portrait photography in the Central Slovak region. The analysis of the photographic material focused on the identification of key elements and the context of the environment in breakthrough situations, paying particular attention to the use of color to express emotional and symbolic aspects. The results of the survey show new possibilities of applying color in action art, which contribute to a deeper understanding and interpretation of breakthrough events in an individual's life.
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The text analyzes Heidegger’s attitude towards East Asian art. His thesis is developed that the language of aesthetics cannot explain the basic concepts of Japanese or East Asian art. Then a comparison is made between the film Rashomon and the nodrama. The difference between European and East Asian art is established. European art is symbolic and representational. It is based on the understanding of Being. East Asian art is non-symbolic and non-representative. Emptiness, non-beings play an essential role in its determination. Then, Heidegger’s position is shown that language as a hermeneutic relation to being is a medium of a possible encounter with East Asian art. At the end, the consequences of such an attitude are determined for Heidegger’s philosophy of art and the thinking the event.
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The opinion analyzes selected legal problems related to the prohibition of photographing objects of particular importance for the security or defense of the state, introduced in the Act on Homeland Defence. The author points out that the failure of the Minister of Defence to issue a regulation that specifies the procedure for issuing permits for photographing such objects prevents the application of regulations prohibiting their photography. It is also indicated that military units may be classified, as objects of particular importance for the security or defense of the state, objects of the Ministry of National Defence or objects of critical infrastructure. The author believes that, crucial to the ability to enforce the prohibition of photography of a particular object is necessary to mark it with a sign prohibiting photography. A potential problem in the application of the prohibition of photography provisions may be the vagueness of the regulations designating the entity authorized to decide on the prohibition. The opinion also describes the jurisdiction of the Police and Military Police to prosecute perpetrators of such offenses, as well as the subject matter jurisdiction of common and military courts to adjudicate the indicated cases.
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Photography is a relatively young form of fine art. Although the history of photography is only about 200 years old, its techniques and technology are developing rapidly and depend directly on scientific progress. Photography finds its application in all social spheres becoming a global phenomenon. As a form of visual communication, it fulfils applied, artistic, social, and communicative functions. The language of image making includes structural and semantic variations of terminological units, which translation requires a careful scientific and linguistic analysis. The present article studies challenges in translation of various types of English photography terms into Romanian (metaphorical terms, terminological combinations, anglicisms). When translating photography terms the interaction of the term with the context is of great importance to select the proper translation procedure and to find the best equivalent. The translation of metaphorical photography terms formed based on shape and color semantic transference involves the use of a direct equivalent or one of the lexical variants of polysemantic nature. The results of the investigation showed the predominance of borrowing (for English loan terms and abbreviations) and syntactic transformation translation techniques (for terminological combinations).
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The monograph 'Narrative and Symbol in Moldovan Book Graphics, 1945-2010,' signed by Dr. Victoria Rocaciuc, senior scientific researcher at the Cultural Heritage Institute of MEC, was elaborated under the scientific editing of Dr. Tudor Stavilă. The work represents the result of scientific research dedicated to the narrative and symbolic aspects in the evolution of the artistic values of national book graphics and includes an impressive number of bibliographic materials (monographs and albums, exhibition catalogs, periodical press), archival materials, from museum and private collections, as well as from the workshops of Moldovan book graphic artists. It should be mentioned that until now, national book graphics have not been analyzed in a monographic plan, based on the concepts of narrative and symbol, but also from the perspective of the extended temporal limits between 1945 and 2010. In the monograph, the source-based research of a historical-theoretical nature is complemented by analyses of the creation and artistic biographies of Moldovan plastic artists, less elucidated until now.
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Décembre 2024 marque le centenaire de la publication du Manifeste du surréalisme d’André Breton et du premier numéro de La Révolution surréaliste. L’objectif de cet article est de tenter, à l’occasion de cet anniversaire, d’examiner le surréalisme dans son ensemble, son importance et son sens à cette époque, comme aujourd’hui, à travers différents aspects de l’activité surréaliste : la théorie et la pratique de l’image poétique, celles de l’écriture automatique, bien d’autres pratiques poétiques et artistiques expérimentales et collectives des surréalistes, mais aussi ses implications et les nouvelles dimensions qu’il a ouvert dans la litté rature, l’art, la philosophie et la science. Notre intention est également d’analyser brièvement le caractère international du surréalisme, y compris dans notre région, du surréalisme serbe à son influence dans la littérature en langue BCSM, et la recherche scientifique dans ce contexte. En fin de compte, cette réflexion sur le surréalisme et la problématique de l’image, nonobstant l’inactualité patente du surréalisme, jette un éclairage nouveau et troublant sur le monde contemporain.
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This article explores a photo album presented to the Yugoslav state president Tito by Jedinstvo (Unity), a Yugoslav workers’ association from Vienna, in 1972. It documents the club’s activities while also thematically portraying the living conditions of Yugoslav labor migrants in Austria. Using the album as a case study, the analysis investigates how albums, as a communicative and active visual medium, address questions of selfrepresentation and belonging in a transnational context. Following this, the article will analyze how the album marks the confluence of social and political demands, serving also as a vehicle for articulating criticism. In the first section, the article sketches the album’s historical context, and its production and transmission history, as well as its formal and material properties. In the second section, the central topics and motifs, as well as the visual narration brought forth by the composition of the album, will be analyzed. A key focus lays on the album’s process of meaning-making, namely, how its content was selected and compiled. Which strategies of filling and commemorative practices are evidenced in the material’s utilization? Through this approach, an effort is made to explain how content is vocalized through the album’s specific media properties.
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Within the context of the ‘visual turn’ images can no longer be considered as neutral artefacts but as social constructs, closely connected with specific ‘regimes of truth’. As an integral part of ‘visual ideologies’, they function as ‘condensation symbols’ and ‘ideological markers,’ that could either support or question dominant narratives. Furthermore, in the case of refugee populations, images from the lost home/homeland, often but not exclusively combined with a discourse about loss, may have a significant impact on the construction of the group’s ‘cultural memory’ and, ultimately, on the formation of their identities. These issues are addressed through the example of the Greek-speaking refugees from Sinasos, Anatolia, who were forced to flee their homeland in 1924 under the Lausanne Treaty for the Compulsory Exchange of Populations between Greece and Turkey. Before leaving, they organized a photo shoot of their hometown by two amateur photographers. Analysing the album that resulted from this endeavour, in combination with written sources and oral interviews, this article explores the socio-historical contexts of production of these images along with all their subsequent conceptualizations and uses from 1924 until the present day. As it turned out, these photos had an immense impact in shaping the collective memory of both the refugees from Sinasos and their descendants.
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My research investigates, using discourse analysis and visual semiotics, the norms and ideological guidelines of Communist propaganda regarding gender identity and sex roles, as expressed in the magazine Femeia, between 1965-1989. Femeia was, at the time, the official media outlet of the National Council of Women, directly involved in educating and mobilising women. The discourse and visuals of Femeia reinforce the idea that, in fact, women were the collective character of women’s emancipation, as anonymity was crucial in a totalitarian regime that did not tolerate individualism but advocated abnegation, selfsacrifice and devotion
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Tekst jest rodzajem komentarza, autorskiej refleksji dotyczącej zdjęć, które wykonałem w ramach projektu „Energia Antropocenu”, realizowanego razem z Maciejem Rawlukiem. Naszym głównym celem jest śledzenie procesów i praktyk wytwarzania i konsumpcji energii, które uważam za bardzo istotny problem współczesności. Tekst zawiera również syntetycznie przedstawione strategie twórców podejmujących próby obrazowania antropocenu, których twórczość wywarła wpływ na ten projekt.
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The interview explores the experiences of photographer Nastya Telikova, who finds meaning and connection through portrait photography, particularly focusing on military personnel and volunteers in Ukraine. Despite the challenges of photographing in war-torn areas and capturing intense moments, she emphasizes the importance of documenting these stories for posterity. Telikova's work spans various genres, including theatre and reportage, but she finds a unique intimacy in portraits, which allow her to build trust and reveal the true essence of her subjects. The narrative also touches on her commercial photography journey and the emotional impact of documenting the human side of conflict. Telikova's dedication to her craft underscores the broader role of photography in preserving history and fostering a deeper understanding of individual experiences during turbulent times.
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The notion of blur will be explored in a short story by Marie NDiaye, Autoportrait en vert, published by Mercure de France. Following the principle of the “Traits et portraits” collection, this book features self-portraits punctuated by illustrations that echo them, creating a subterranean narrative. The self-portrait thus initially presents a generic blurring. But the photos themselves are blurred, disrupting all spatial and temporal reference points. Similarly, the characters have floating identities. The aim is to understand the mechanism of the narrative and shed light on Marie Ndiaye’s literary project, often described as “magic realism”.
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