A Critical History of Photography in the Netherlands: Dutch Eyes

Dutch photography is challenging, internationally successful and captivating. However, has this photography been given the historiography it deserves? This book is a unique publication that looks at Dutch photography using different themes, like photography and the city; photography and social engagement before and after 1945; photography and its look on colonial history and other people; photography and landscape as well as the photography book as a collaborative enterprise. The social and cultural context of advancements and people in photography are explored, while attention is also devoted to underlying links and ties to more recent developments. Included in the book are many attractive photographs from major Dutch collections. This publication will intrigue both Dutch and international connoisseurs and is a rich source for anyone interested in images and image culture.