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McGill-Queen's University Press Picturing Toronto - Photography and the Making of a Modern City

Name: Picturing Toronto - Photography and the Making of a Modern City
Brand: McGill-Queen's University Press
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Explore the visual evolution of a metropolitan landscape in Picturing Toronto: Photography and the Making of a Modern City. Published by McGill-Queen's University Press, this work examines how early twentieth-century photography helped define the identity of a growing urban center. When Arthur Goss became Toronto's first official photographer in 1911, the city faced rapid industrial expansion and population growth. This period brought challenges regarding housing, sanitation, and public welfare. Through a study of archival sources, author Sarah Bassnett demonstrates that photographers did more than just record these changes. Their work played a role in the actual development of modern Toronto and influenced the people living within it. This book provides a deep look at how images shaped the perception and reality of urban life during a time of significant transition. It is an essential read for those interested in Canadian art history, urban studies, and the historical impact of photography on society.

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Examines the role of early twentieth-century photography in the development of modern Toronto.

Analyzes the impact of Arthur Goss, the city's first official photographer, appointed in 1911.

Uses archival sources to explore how images influenced urban life and public perception.

Provides historical context regarding industry expansion, housing, and sanitation during a period of growth.

Part of the Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation Studies in Art History series from McGill-Queen's University Press.

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Brand: McGill-Queen's University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0773546715
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Photography & Video > History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 April 2016
Listed Since: 03 September 2015

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