Revolutions: Iran, the Prague Spring, and Ceaușescu’s Fall | History in Photos
About this episode
The episode discusses iconic photographs of political revolutions and their significance in history.
**Unlock the full episode and the complete History in Photos mini series by joining The Rest Is History Club at therestishistory.com** In what ways did Abbas’ identity grant him unique access to the Iranian Revolution? How can a single object, like Josef Koudelka’s wristwatch, symbolise an entire geopolitical shift like the Prague Spring? And, how does Moises Saman’s photographic approach to the Arab Spring differ from traditional revolutionary photography? In today’s episode of our new member’s-only mini-series, Dominic is joined by photographer Chris Floyd to discuss iconic photographs of political revolutions of the 20th and 21st century. Sign up to our free newsletter at therestishistory.com/newsletter! The photographers featured in this episode are all members of Magnum Photos. Getty Images has one of the largest and oldest privately held archives globally with access to over 150 million images dating back to the beginning of photography. From historical images created in the early 1800s to more contemporary 1990s imagery, the Getty Images archive houses a wealth of socially significant, historical photos, videos and prints, and includes content from over 40 editorial…
People in this episode
Host: Dominic
Guest: Chris Floyd
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Magnum Photos, Getty Images
Places: Iran, Prague, Arab Spring
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