A photograph presents itself not only as a visual representation, but as evidence, more convincing than a painting because of the unimpeachable mechanical means whereby it was made. We do not trust the artist's flattering hand; but we do trust film, and shadows, and light.


More Matter: Essays And Criticism (ed. Penguin UK, 2013) - ISBN: 9780241965863

John Updike Quotes

A photograph presents itself not only as a visual representation, but as evidence, more convincing than a painting because of the unimpeachable...

A photograph presents itself not only as a visual representation, but as evidence, more convincing than a painting because of the unimpeachable...

A photograph presents itself not only as a visual representation, but as evidence, more convincing than a painting because of the unimpeachable...

A photograph presents itself not only as a visual representation, but as evidence, more convincing than a painting because of the unimpeachable...