The Slide Lecture: Introduction to a Special Issue of History of Photography

This special issue of History of Photography builds upon a virtual conference panel held at the Universities Art Association of Canada in 2020. The aim of the panel was to probe the role of slides in illustrated lectures by exploring questions such as what can we gain from studying the history of th...

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Published in:History of photography 2023-01, Vol.47 (1), p.1-4
Main Authors: Ben-Choreen, Tal-Or, McManus, Karla
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Photography
Projected images
Public speaking
Visual arts
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Summary:This special issue of History of Photography builds upon a virtual conference panel held at the Universities Art Association of Canada in 2020. The aim of the panel was to probe the role of slides in illustrated lectures by exploring questions such as what can we gain from studying the history of these objects through the means in which they were produced, sold and presented to audiences? How has the performative experience of the slide lecture shaped the audience’s understanding of what is being taught? What role do slides continue to play in shaping our historical understanding of art, photography, science and culture more broadly? And, as these earlier technological innovations are replaced with new methods for presenting images, what will the legacy of the slide lecture be?
ISSN:0308-7298
2150-7295
DOI:10.1080/03087298.2023.2293408