On Photography

"On Photography" by Susan Sontag is a collection of essays exploring how photography influences perception and understanding of the world. It examines how photographs shape our views of history, culture, and reality, often mediating our connection to events and people. Sontag discusses photography's power to document, preserve memory, and evoke emotion, while also raising questions about authenticity, objectivity, and ethics. The book encourages critical reflection on how images impact our worldview, reminding us that photographs are not just visual records but also bear the weight of interpretation and influence in our society.