Foreign Quote by Philip-Lorca diCorcia
“Photography is a foreign language everyone thinks he speaks.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Photographer's Eye, 2005
People assume they understand photography, but it’s a distinct language.
In simple terms: Photography is a unique language many think they know.
Learn its visual grammar.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- gallery visits
- photo workshops
- media criticism
- creative collaborations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to “speak” through images?
- How can you teach this language?
Not all viewers have the same visual fluency.