Punctum Studium

Punctum and Studium

Punctum and Studium The explanation of Roland Barthes theory of punctum and studium in Camera Lucida is a bit unclear to me. I understand the concept, but when looking at this image I certainly can not find the punctum. If you look closely on the eye on the right side of the face, there is a black s-shaped fragment. Since this is the positive of a Polaroid 665 pack film

Form, Shape and Expression

Form, Shape and Expression Gothenburg, January 1987. Photography as practical technique was presented to the French Academy of Sciences in 1839. 148 years later I made this image. These happenings has no direct relation but the causality is present. Silver gelatin print 24*30 cm, welcome to contact me for price and ordering.