Tao of Photography: Seeing Beyond Seeing: 7 - Softcover

Gross, Philippe L.; Shapiro, S. I.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580081940 ISBN 13: 9781580081948

Publisher: Ten Speed Press, 2001

Synopsis

This provocative, visually stunning volume draws upon Taoist teachings to explore the creative and spiritual dimensions of the art of photography. Excerpts from the Taoist classic the Chuang-tzu and the writings of Western aesthetes are complemented by over 60 photographs from the work of such canonical photographers as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Alfred Stieglitz, and Dorothea Lange. Lucid instructional text and enlightening exercises assure that photographers of all levels will be able to incorporate the lessons of the Tao into their own work.

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Review

"A great gift choice . . . a treasure trove of inspiration for photographers of any level open to letting a little Taoist creativity into their picture taking."-New Age Retailer "Wonderfully stimulating work on many levels."- the NAPRA ReView

Synopsis

This volume draws upon Taoist teachings to explore the creative and spiritual dimensions of the art of photography. Excerpts from the Taoist classic the "Chuang-tzu" and the writings of Western aesthetes are complemented by over 60 photographs from the work of such canonical photographers as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Alfred Stieglitz, and Dorothea Lange. Instructional text and exercises aim to help photographers of all levels to incorporate the lessons of the Tao into their own work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ten Speed Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1580081940
• ISBN 13: 9781580081948
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144