The book "Installation View: Photography Exhibitions in Australia (1848–2020)" by Daniel Palmer and Martyn Jolly explores the history of **photography exhibitions in Australia** from 1848 to 2020. It delves into the **modes of collection and display** of photographic works, presenting a chronology of rarely seen installation views from both well-known and lesser-known exhibitions 【1】【2】.
Key themes and topics that can help draw connections to other books include:
* **History of Australian Photography:** The book provides a comprehensive account of photography's evolution within Australia 【4】【5】.
* **Exhibition History and Curation:** It focuses on the significance of exhibitions in shaping the public perception and circulation of photographs 【1】【2】.
* **Institutional and Individual Contributions:** The essays within the book highlight the roles of individuals and institutions in the history of Australian photography exhibitions 【1】【2】.
* **Visual Culture and Display Practices:** The book examines how photographs are presented and experienced in exhibition spaces, looking beyond the images themselves to the context of their display 【3】【6】.
* **Archival and Rare Materials:** It utilizes rarely seen installation views and archival records to tell its story 【1】【2】.