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Visual Culture

Chris Jenks

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
1995
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Sociedad y ciencias sociales
ISBN:
9780415106238
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This collection of original and exciting essays explores the `visual’ character of contemporary culture. Examining film, painting, propaganda, photography and television, this is an indispensible guide to this field.

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