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This book is a scholarly work that analyzes the trends in avant-garde photography that emerged in Japan from the 1930s to the postwar period, examining them across thought, technique, and the practices of individual artists. It meticulously unearths the atmosphere of an era in which diverse forms of expression simultaneously arose, including its connections with fine art and film, and explores how avant-garde photography transcended the boundaries of "documentation" and became an independent visual art imbued with an experimental spirit. While deciphering the thinking behind techniques actively adopted by artists of the time, such as photomontage, solarization, and close-ups, it comprehensively demonstrates the multifaceted influence of social conditions, such as the acceptance of Surrealism and the expansion of mass media, on photographic expression. Beyond simply introducing individual artists, its distinctive structure explores the fluidity and possibilities of the term "avant-garde," centering on the "new way of seeing" they shared. This book offers valuable insights not only for readers specializing in the history of photography but also for anyone considering contemporary photographic expression. (Missing dust jacket.)