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Photography: 16 (Art Essentials) - Softcover

Book 16 of 22: Art Essentials

Bate, David

 
9780500296240: Photography: 16 (Art Essentials)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0500296243 ISBN 13: 9780500296240
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2021

Synopsis

In a brand-new approach, this book presents photography in all its principal forms of experience, to portray the unique characteristics of this accessible and universally appealing medium.

Arranged chronologically, legendary photographs are discussed alongside photobooks that represent a significant contribution towards photography, as well as important exhibitions that marked a shift in outlook, values and approach. In art history, particular works are usually cited as examples of specific styles; here photographs are given as indicative of art movements, which often developed precisely because of these examples. Among the works included are many that have had a profound impact across the globe, so circumventing or at least weakening the usual European-American emphasis. This guide is an inclusive and diverse account of the contributions of photographers from around the world from the birth of photography to the present day.

Featuring stunning reproductions throughout with short essays and key references on each work by the widely respected photography academic and specialist David Bate, this title is set to become one of the definitive references on the subject and will appeal not only to readers seeking an introduction, but also to those more familiar with the medium.

With 110 illustrations in colour

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About the Author

David Bate is Professor of Photography at the University of Westminster, London. He has published several books and articles on photography, and is co-editor of the journal Photographies.

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In a brand-new approach, this book presents photography in all its principal forms of experience, to portray the unique characteristics of this accessible and universally appealing medium.

Arranged chronologically, legendary photographs are discussed alongside photobooks that represent a significant contribution towards photography, as well as important exhibitions that marked a shift in outlook, values and approach. In art history, particular works are usually cited as examples of specific styles; here photographs are given as indicative of art movements, which often developed precisely because of these examples. Among the works included are many that have had a profound impact across the globe, so circumventing or at least weakening the usual European-American emphasis. This guide is an inclusive and diverse account of the contributions of photographers from around the world from the birth of photography to the present day.

Featuring stunning reproductions throughout with short essays and key references on each work by the widely respected photography academic and specialist David Bate, this title is set to become one of the definitive references on the subject and will appeal not only to readers seeking an introduction, but also to those more familiar with the medium.

With 110 illustrations in colour

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Publication date
2021
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0500296243
ISBN 13 
9780500296240
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
176