Re: We are not the alternative
marc bruhat ( sillage@magic.fr)
Mon, 13 January 1997 3:37 AM
At 10:35 13/01/1997 +1100, you wrote:
>Ron said:
>
>> The problem with the term complementary is that it places
>>its emphasis elsewhere: complementary to what?
>
>Photography, just as 'alternative photography' is alternative to everyday
>photography. The osteopaths and the acupuncturists chose 'complementary' as
>an alternative to 'alternative' and everybody knows what 'complementary
>means in that context.
>
>
>>Classical just doesn't have it. We need to be more playful!
>
>Extending Ron's Inuit theme, I hope that it does not get labeled 'anorak'
>photgraphy to distinguish it from 'suit' photography.
>
>That would not be very complimentary.
>
>Terry King
>
I respod to morrow because I wait a translation
for every body understand
muchas gracias
marc bruhat
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