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U.S. writer picks Iranian photographer’s pics for his book
TEHRAN, May 4 (MNA) -- Several black and white photos by Iranian photographer Ahmad Motalaei will appear in the third edition of the American book “Images that Injure Pictorial Stereotypes in the Media.”
The book by editors Paul Martin Lester and Susan Ross will be published by Praeger early next year in 2011 and will contain Motalaei’s photos featuring Iranian culture.
“As the editor of the third edition of ‘Images that Injure Pictorial Stereotypes in the Media’, I will feature some of Motalaei’s images within the third edition to help offset the usual stereotypical pictures from Iran produced in most media,” writes editor Paul Martin Lester.
“I know that after seeing Ahmad’s photographs, readers, almost all instructors of visual communication and their students will want to see more of his work and will have a better understanding of everyday, Iranian culture.”
“Ahmad Motalaei is a rare photographic talent who concentrates on the humanity inherent in people everywhere. In that sense, his photographs cross cultural boundaries and illuminate the shared actions, traits, and emotions we all feel as residents of the planet.
“Whether young women visiting an important architectural site, friends enjoying good weather and each other in a park, or young boys sharing a ride on a bicycle, his photographs remind us of what is best about being human; we all are connected with each other. As such, his works help bring diverse cultures together and aid in our understanding,” he explains.
“Images That Injure” provides an examination of a particular set of pictures that do harm to others, and in turn to all of us. These images cause harm in both direct and indirect ways by presenting oversimplified, mostly negative, and often deceptive depictions.
In this collection of new and revised essays, noted scholars explore the ways in which these images are created, viewed, and ultimately ingrained into the American culture, by examining newspapers, books, films, advertisements, commercials, television shows, magazines, and the Internet.
Motalaei, a graduate of graphic design, has focused on both graphic art and photography. So far, he has participated in group exhibitions and festivals in Japan, Russia, and Austria.
The book by editors Paul Martin Lester and Susan Ross will be published by Praeger early next year in 2011 and will contain Motalaei’s photos featuring Iranian culture.
“As the editor of the third edition of ‘Images that Injure Pictorial Stereotypes in the Media’, I will feature some of Motalaei’s images within the third edition to help offset the usual stereotypical pictures from Iran produced in most media,” writes editor Paul Martin Lester.
“I know that after seeing Ahmad’s photographs, readers, almost all instructors of visual communication and their students will want to see more of his work and will have a better understanding of everyday, Iranian culture.”
“Ahmad Motalaei is a rare photographic talent who concentrates on the humanity inherent in people everywhere. In that sense, his photographs cross cultural boundaries and illuminate the shared actions, traits, and emotions we all feel as residents of the planet.
“Whether young women visiting an important architectural site, friends enjoying good weather and each other in a park, or young boys sharing a ride on a bicycle, his photographs remind us of what is best about being human; we all are connected with each other. As such, his works help bring diverse cultures together and aid in our understanding,” he explains.
“Images That Injure” provides an examination of a particular set of pictures that do harm to others, and in turn to all of us. These images cause harm in both direct and indirect ways by presenting oversimplified, mostly negative, and often deceptive depictions.
In this collection of new and revised essays, noted scholars explore the ways in which these images are created, viewed, and ultimately ingrained into the American culture, by examining newspapers, books, films, advertisements, commercials, television shows, magazines, and the Internet.
Motalaei, a graduate of graphic design, has focused on both graphic art and photography. So far, he has participated in group exhibitions and festivals in Japan, Russia, and Austria.
