MUSEUM-L Archives

Museum discussion list

MUSEUM-L@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM
Options: Use Forum View

Use Monospaced Font
Show Text Part by Default
Show All Mail Headers

Message: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]
Topic: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]
Author: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]

Print Reply
Subject:
Re: Titles of Photographs
From:
Cheryl Kramer <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:
Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Tue, 5 Apr 2005 14:54:09 -0400
Content-Type:
text/plain
Parts/Attachments:
text/plain (104 lines) 
Lois,

A self-professed grammar pedant, I am in the middle of Eats, Shoots and 
Leaves myself!

This is for an art exhibition, labels, catalogue copy and the dreaded 
invitation.

My understanding that traditionally titles of photographs have been 
italicized like other works of art, but the current trend is to being 
placing them in quotes.  And, it seems, people have STRONG feelings 
about this, so any feedback is welcome.

Best,
Cheryl

On Tuesday, Apr 5, 2005, at 14:10 America/New_York, Lois Brynes wrote:

> I LOVE this question!  (However, I've read Eats, Shoots and Leaves 
> twice.)
>
> The answer depends, in part, in what kind of a publication you are 
> mentioning the photograph. The nature of the publication--eg. science, 
> literature, political science--determines the style-sheet rules.
>
> I believe--but I may be incorrect--that you have latitude; although 
> the photo title of the photo being shown would be rendered differently 
> from a photo title in the body of the signage for reasons of 
> comparison etc.
>
> What fun!
>
> Lois Brynes, Principal
> 	DeepTime Associates
> 	P.O. Box 58
> 	Rockport, MA 01966
> 	USA
> [log in to unmask]
> land	978 546-8574
>
>
> On Apr 5, 2005, at 12:35 PM, Cheryl Kramer wrote:
>
>> I am hoping that someone can help settle a debate about titles of 
>> photographs.  Should titles of photographs be placed in Italics or in 
>> quotations?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Cheryl
>>
>>
>>
>> Dr. Cheryl Kramer
>> Handwerker Gallery
>> Gannett Center
>> Ithaca College
>> Ithaca, NY  14850
>>
>> 607.274.3548 (tel)
>> 607.274.1774 (fax)
>>
>> =========================================================
>> Important Subscriber Information:
>>
>> The Museum-L FAQ file is located at 
>> http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed 
>> information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail 
>> message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message 
>> should read "help" (without the quotes).
>>
>> If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail 
>> message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message 
>> should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
>>
>
> =========================================================
> Important Subscriber Information:
>
> The Museum-L FAQ file is located at 
> http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed 
> information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail 
> message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message 
> should read "help" (without the quotes).
>
> If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message 
> to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read 
> "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
>
Dr. Cheryl Kramer
Handwerker Gallery
Gannett Center
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY  14850

607.274.3548 (tel)
607.274.1774 (fax)

=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:

The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).

If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).

ATOM RSS1 RSS2