The following text is attempting to approach the concept of landscape and other ephemeral elements from a photographical view. A structured way of thinking is developed, seeking the ways with which photography depicts every landscape at precise moments.
Initially, considering that landscape can be interpreted in multi dimensional fields, an analysis is attempted on its meaning from a visual, conceptual as well as historical point of view. Once it is determined what natural and manufactured landscape consists of, the characteristics of each landscape are identified and the resulting variety is projected. The effects of human intervention on the natural landscape and how photography dealt with it historically in Europe and in Greece are also addressed in the thesis.
In addition, the term Modern Greek transitional – temporary – changing landscape is being emphasized and so are the reasons that are considered responsible for the new phenomenon of diffusion of the urban fabric with uncertain boundaries. The terminology and typology of variable spaces are analyzed to a greater extent, depending on their characteristics, and also the areas that are located in.
In order to achieve a fuller perception of the reality and to determine the identity of the intermediate landscapes, it is attempted to revisit them using the photographic medium. There are many Greek landscape photographers, who have captured a substantial number of short-lived transitional landscapes.
Concluding, some personal thoughts about the current vernacular landscape are expressed. It is consequently argued that each artist-photographer presents his or her work based on personal experiences in order to create a multi-layered photograph of a landscape open in different readings and subject to different approaches by the spectators.