POST-VISUALIZATION

Abstract

In the article ‘Post-Visualization’, Jerry Uelsmann stated the value of experimental photography practices for the history of the photographic medium and the creative development of the photographer. He described his method as ‘post-visualization’, opposing it to the strategy of pre-visualization. This strategy excluded any manipulation of the photographic image in the darkroom. It dominated in American photography in the 20^th century and limited the photographer’s self-expression.