Matter of Images: Essays on Representation

Matter of Images: Essays on Representation

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"The collection is ample proof that Dyer is the king of his particular hill, and anyone else trying the ascent is well advised to give up and seek contentment by pottering about on the beginners' slopes.."
-David Lancaster, The University of Leeds, Film and History, 2004



Book Description

The Matter of Images explores what "representation" means, analyzing images in terms of why they matter, what they are made of and the material realities they refer to. Richard Dyer moves from considerations of strongly negative representations of "out" groups to representations of dominant groups in society--men, heterosexuals, whites. His discussion encompasses the eclectic texts of contemporary culture, from royalty to dykes, politically correct labels, representations of Empire and films such as Gilda, Papillon, and Night of the Living Dead. This second edition features a new article on serial killers, along with a new introduction.

Matter of Images: Essays on Representation

Matter of Images: Essays on Representation,RICHARD DYER,Routledge,0415254957,Film & Video - General,Film & Video - History & Criticism,Performing Arts,Performing Arts/Dance,Pop Arts / Pop Culture,Cultural studies,Media studies

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