“It used to be thought, when the candid images were not common, that showing something that needed to be seen, bringing a painful reality closer, was bound to goad viewers to feel more. In a world in which photography is brilliantly at the service of consumerist manipulations, no effect of a photograph of a doleful scene can be taken for granted.”
Quote by Susan Sontag
Work
Regarding the Pain of Others
In this thought-provoking work, the author delves into the portrayal of human suffering in photographs, examining the impact and significance of such imagery in the context of war and conflict. more
Author
Susan Sontag
Susan Sontag was an American writer, critic, and photographer. Known for her unique literary style and profound thinking, her work spans various fields including literature, art, and politics. Born on January 16, 1933, she passed away on December 28, 2004. more
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