Exhibition and meaning: an analysis of the Cambodian prisoners portraits

Authors

  • Daniela Bracchi Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2316-7114.sig.2016.102981

Keywords:

photography, portrait, analisys levels, semiotics

Abstract

This article discusses the differences in photo exhibitions as production of different ways of understanding the images. The example of the portraits of political prisoners in Cambodia is the starting point for understanding that the exhibition choices relating to these images can value them in a political and artistic sense. Is presented therefore different levels of analysis that organize best the reflection on the image analysis and its expographic context.


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Author Biography

  • Daniela Bracchi, Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil.
    Professor at the design graduation in the Federal University of Pernambuco.

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Published

2016-08-22

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 45 (2016): Dossiê: A pesquisa em cultura audiovisual: novos desafios e aportes teóricos

Section

Dossier

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How to Cite

Exhibition and meaning: an analysis of the Cambodian prisoners portraits. (2016). Significação: Journal of Audiovisual Culture, 43(45), 83-95. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2316-7114.sig.2016.102981