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As photographs give people an imaginary possession of a past that is unreal, they also help people to take possession of
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"As photographs give people an imaginary possession of a past that is unreal, they also help people to take possession of space in which they are insecure"

- Susan Sontag

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This quote by Susan Sontag talks to the power of photography to shape our understanding of the past and our relationship to the present. She suggests that photographs can supply us with a sense of ownership over a past that is not our own, enabling us to feel connected to a time and location that we might never ever have experienced. At the exact same time, photos can likewise assist us to take possession of an area that we may feel insecure in. By capturing a minute in time, pictures can supply us with a complacency and familiarity, permitting us to feel more comfortable in an area that may otherwise be unknown or intimidating. Ultimately, this quote talks to the power of photography to form our understanding of the past and our relationship to today.

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Susan Sontag This quote is written / told by Susan Sontag between January 28, 1933 and December 28, 2004. She was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 48 other quotes.

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