Marco Zanta: UrbanEurope - Hardcover

Giovanna Calvenzi; Gabriel Bauret

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8869651061 ISBN 13: 9788869651069

Publisher: Contrasto, 2008

Synopsis

Marco Zanta was born in 1962. He now lives and works as a photographer in Treviso, specialising in architecture. He has already published two major books on urban and industrial landscapes, and in this new volume presents photographs of contemporary architecture in such cities as Manchester, Bilbao and Rotterdam. His large format colour photographs examine the place and the role of these new architectural forms in the urban space and explore the effects achieved by the materials used in their construction. Anyone with an interest in modern Europe or photography will be captivated by his original and intriguing take on some of the continent’s most breathtaking new architecture.

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About the Author:

Born in Treviso in 1962.He worked in Europe, the USA and Japan taking part in different photo campaigns.He taught photography at numerous institutes and universities, giving lectures and workshops. Curated shows that focus around the relationship between 19th century and contemporary photography and collaborated with different architectural publications Currently director of photography in Sportweek magazine, Giovanna Calvenzi is a prominent name in photography in Europe. Former director of Arles Photography festival, she has curated numerous exhibitions and books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Contrasto
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 8869651061
• ISBN 13: 9788869651069
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 148