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A visual framing analysis of British press photography during the 2006 Israel- Lebanon conflict

Year: 2010
Type: article
Abstract: This article develops a model of visual framing analysis through an examination of the photographic representation of the 2006 Israel—Lebanon conflict. The intentions of this investigation are twofold: first, to compare and contrast the use of press photographs in two ‘quality’ British newspapers — The Times and The Guardian; second, to develop and test a model of visual framing analysis which takes seriously both the visual elements and verbal context of the photographs. The study employs a detailed content and framing analysis of all press photographs relevant to the conflict, with the following questions in mind: What is the character of photographic representation of both sides in the conflict and how does it fit with various moral evaluations and political interpretations of the war? Which groups are shown in an empathetic light? Is there any coherence to the framing of the war, or are many alternative explanations presented?
Author: Katy Parry
Language: English
Subfield: Communication
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2072847149
FWCI: 15.4
Cites: 41
Cited by: 128
Related to: 10