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Year : 2023, Volume : 10, Issue : 4
First page : ( 81) Last page : ( 84)
Print ISSN : 2320-530X. Published online : 2023  22.

Photography to Conserve Endangered Cultures: Contributions of Tewfic El-Sawy

Sathikumar C S1

1C S Sathikumar, Former Head of Library and Information Divsion, Kerala Legislative Assembly, Trivandrum

Online Published on 22 January, 2024.

Abstract

Tewfic El-Sawy is known worldwide for his photographic documentation. He specializes in photographing endangered cultures of the world facing extinction due to various factors such as globalization, modernization, environmental changes, and socio-political influences. His photographic projects involve extensive travel to remote or lesser-known regions, where he immerses himself in the communities to authentically capture their traditions, rituals, daily life, and unique cultural practices. His aim is to create a visual narrative that raises awareness about these endangered cultures, their heritage, and the challenges they face in preserving their identity. El-Sawy’s collections reveals importance of photography in current heritage conservation scenario.

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Keywords

Heritage Informatics, Photography, Documentation, Endangered Cultures, Travel Photography.

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