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The influence of fine art photography on the perception of social issues: analysis of works on emigration and identity
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- 1. New York Institute of Photography. Lehi, United States of America
- 2. Harvard University. Cambridge, United States of America
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The study explored the visual impact of Fine Art photography on public perceptions of social issues, focusing on migration and identity. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the research combined visual studies, semiotics, iconography, and social theory. It analyzed both theoretical concepts and visual imagery, linking the author’s perceptions with artistic strategies of representation. Fine Art photography was characterized by its emotional depth, authorial interpretation, and conceptual complexity, unlike documentary photography, which simply records events. Techniques like isolating subjects, black-and-white palettes, contrasting lighting, and symbolic details evoked strong emotional responses, encouraging viewer engagement. The images prompted both rational analysis and personal emotional reactions, creating layered meanings and sparking critical reflection. Moreover, Fine Art photography mediated collective memory, contributing to the reinterpretation of social phenomena and fostering empathy, reflection, and critical thinking about social reality. It proved to be an effective visual communication tool for conveying and reflecting on social themes.
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