Anderson explores the theory and practice of photographing theatre and performance, as well as theatre and photography's mutual preoccupation with posing, staging, framing, and stillness.
| Artist / Author | Joel Anderson |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
| ISBN | 978-0230276710 |
| Reference | P3018 |
| Date | 2015 |
| Type | Publication |
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