No maps for these territories: exploring philosophy of memory through photography

I begin by examining perception of photographs from two directions: what we think are, and the aspects mind involved when viewing photographs. Traditional are shown to be mnemonic tools, memory identified as a key part process which fully perceived. Second, describe metamorphogram; non-traditional photograph fits specific, author-defined criteria for being memory. The metamorphogram is analogous composite all an individual’s episodic memories. Finally, using in artistic works suggests bi-directional relationship between individual autobiographical shared cultural A model this fails align with existing definitions memory, may represent new form: sociobiographical propose that experiences documented here make case promoting mutually beneficial philosophy other creative disciplines, including photography.