While researching / look back in time

Tomorrow, I will be giving my first lecture as a guest lecturer with the topic 'Contemporary Photography From Turkey; Direct and Indirect Approaches Locality and Socio-political Engagement'

I think it makes sense to begin with the function of photography in Turkey at the late ottoman era and the early republic period. By 90s, the aesthetics of visual arts is revolutionized in Turkey, and many talented artists and critical works are appeared. However, before arguing about these artists, looking back in time is a good idea.

some interesting articles I came across

"Between Orientalist Cliches and Images of Modernization: Photographic Practice in the Late Ottoman Era"

http://www.mwoodward.com/ottomanphoto.html

"Ottoman Photography of the Late Nineteenth Century: An 'Innocent' Modernism?" by Wendy M.K Shaw

http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a908920072~db=all~jumptype=rss

for general information http://www.turkishconsulategeneral.us/abtturkey/cult/fine/photo.shtml

but to get to know the contemporary part..you should attend my course.