"Photography in America: Issues of Individual, National, and Cultural
Identity / Conformism, Non-Conformism, and Anti-Conformism"

Workshop at the 2006 EAAS Cyprus Conference

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Co-Chairs:

Dr.Katherine Hoffman, Fine Arts Dept. St. Anselm College.Manchester,
New Hampshire, 03102,U.S.A. (Spring 2006, Fulbright Distinguished
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Email: khoffman_at_anselm.edu or kathy.hoffman_at_gmail.com

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Dr. Klaus Rieser, American Studies Dept., Karl Franzens University,
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Email: klaus.rieser_at_uni-graz.at <mailto:mail-klaus.rieser_at_uni-graz.at>=20

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            This workshop will explore various aspects of the
significance of photography in America- dealing with conformism,
non-conformism, and anti-conformism, related to issues of individual,
national, and cultural identities, from the mid- nineteenth century to
the present. Portraiture, urban imagery, landscape,documentary, or "art"
photography, or photojournalism, could be considered, along with
significant exhibitions and installation practices. Photographers
collaborating with writers, or writers' and critics' commentaries about
photographers could also be discussed. Different theoretical
perspectives might be utilized, such as post-colonialist or
deconstructivist approaches, or discussion of gender issues., The
workshop will create the opportunity for dialogue among scholars in
American Studies, approaching photography from a variety of
perspectives, including but not limited, to the fine arts, literature,
urban studies, cultural geography, history, and material culture
studies.

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Please note that speakers must be members of their national Association
for American Studies if there exists one in their home country. Speakers
from Canada, Israel, Japan, and the USA must be members of their
respective American Studies Associations.

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Ass. Prof. Mag. Dr. Klaus Rieser; Department of American Studies;
University of Graz; Attemsgasse 25 / II; A-8010 Graz; Austria / EU
Fax: +43-316-380-9768

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