Wiskovsky Eugen (20 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. The oeuvre of the leading Czech avant-garde photographer Eugen Wiskovsky (1888-1964) is not large in size or subject range, but it is noteworthy in its originality, depth of ideas, and mastery. Wiskovsky's early New Objectivist works, from the late 1920s and early 1930s, sought artistic effect in apparently nonaesthetic objects: His inventive lighting and cropping allowed their elementary lines to stand out, to lose their worldly associations and take on potential metaphorical meanings. In his dynamic diagonal compositions, Wiskovsky was among the most radical practitioners of Czech Constructivism. His landscape work is similarly distinctive. With text from Vladim'r Birgus, a historian of photography and the head of the Institute of Creative Photography at Silesian University, Opava, in the Czech Republic. …

Paperback. Condition: New. The oeuvre of the leading Czech avant-garde photographer Eugen Wiskovsky (1888-1964) is not large in size or subject range, but it is noteworthy in its originality, depth of ideas, and mastery. Wiskovsky's early New Objectivist works, from the late 1920s and early 1930s, sought artistic effect in apparently nonaesthetic objects: His inventive lighting and cropping allowed their elementary lines to stand out, to lose their worldly associations and take on potential metaphorical meanings. In his dynamic diagonal compositions, Wiskovsky was among the most radical practitioners of Czech Constructivism. His landscape work is similarly distinctive. With text from Vladim'r Birgus, a historian of photography and the head of the Institute of Creative Photography at Silesian University, Opava, in the Czech Republic. …

Softcover, 144 pages, in English and Czech; as new condition, clean and crisp, no internal marks.

First Edition. First edition. Softcover. 139 pages. Text by Vladimir Birgus in Czech and with an English translation by Derek Paton. Includes 76 black and white images by Wiskovsky. A clean very near fine copy in wrappers.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The oeuvre of the leading Czech avant-garde photographer Eugen Wiskovsky (1888-1964) is not large in size or subject range, but it is noteworthy in its originality, depth of ideas, and mastery. Wiskovsky's early New Objectivist works, from the late 1920s and early 1930s, sought artistic effect in apparently nonaesthetic objects: His inventive lighting and cropping allowed their elementary lines to stand out, to lose their worldly associations and take on potential metaphorical meanings. In his dynamic diagonal compositions, Wiskovsky was among the most radical practitioners of Czech Constructivism. His landscape work is similarly distinctive. With text from Vladim'r Birgus, a historian of photography and the head of the Institute of Creative Photography at Silesian University, Opava, in the Czech Republic. The oeuvre of the leading Czech avant-garde photographer Eugen Wiskovsky (1888-1964) is not large in size or subject range, but it is noteworthy in its originality, depth of ideas, and mastery. Wiskovsky's early New Objectivist works, from the late 1920s and early 1930s, sought artistic effect in apparently nonaesthetic objects: His inventive lighting and cropping allowed their elementary lines to stand out, to lose their worldly associations and take on potential metaphorical meanings. In his dynamic diagonal compositions, Wiskovsky was among the most radical practitioners of Czech Constructivism. His landscape work is similarly distinctive. With text from Vladimmr Birgus, a historian of photography and the head of the Institute of Creative Photography at Silesian University, Opava, in the Czech Republic. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. illustrated edition. 139 pages. 7.00x6.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Softcover. Condition: As New. New in shrink-wrap Size: Octavo (8vo). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Photography; Inventory No: 046148.

Paperback. Condition: New. The oeuvre of the leading Czech avant-garde photographer Eugen Wiskovsky (1888-1964) is not large in size or subject range, but it is noteworthy in its originality, depth of ideas, and mastery. Wiskovsky's early New Objectivist works, from the late 1920s and early 1930s, sought artistic effect in apparently nonaesthetic objects: His inventive lighting and cropping allowed their elementary lines to stand out, to lose their worldly associations and take on potential metaphorical meanings. In his dynamic diagonal compositions, Wiskovsky was among the most radical practitioners of Czech Constructivism. His landscape work is similarly distinctive. With text from Vladim'r Birgus, a historian of photography and the head of the Institute of Creative Photography at Silesian University, Opava, in the Czech Republic. …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The oeuvre of the leading Czech avant-garde photographer Eugen Wiskovsky (1888-1964) is not large in size or subject range, but it is noteworthy in its originality, depth of ideas, and mastery. Wiskovsky's early New Objectivist works, from the late 1920s and early 1930s, sought artistic effect in apparently nonaesthetic objects: His inventive lighting and cropping allowed their elementary lines to stand out, to lose their worldly associations and take on potential metaphorical meanings. In his dynamic diagonal compositions, Wiskovsky was among the most radical practitioners of Czech Constructivism. His landscape work is similarly distinctive. With text from Vladim'r Birgus, a historian of photography and the head of the Institute of Creative Photography at Silesian University, Opava, in the Czech Republic. The oeuvre of the leading Czech avant-garde photographer Eugen Wiskovsky (1888-1964) is not large in size or subject range, but it is noteworthy in its originality, depth of ideas, and mastery. Wiskovsky's early New Objectivist works, from the late 1920s and early 1930s, sought artistic effect in apparently nonaesthetic objects: His inventive lighting and cropping allowed their elementary lines to stand out, to lose their worldly associations and take on potential metaphorical meanings. In his dynamic diagonal compositions, Wiskovsky was among the most radical practitioners of Czech Constructivism. His landscape work is similarly distinctive. With text from Vladimmr Birgus, a historian of photography and the head of the Institute of Creative Photography at Silesian University, Opava, in the Czech Republic. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The oeuvre of the leading Czech avant-garde photographer Eugen Wiskovsky (1888-1964) is not large in size or subject range, but it is noteworthy in its originality, depth of ideas, and mastery. Wiskovsky's early New Objectivist works, from the late 1920s and early 1930s, sought artistic effect in apparently nonaesthetic objects: His inventive lighting and cropping allowed their elementary lines to stand out, to lose their worldly associations and take on potential metaphorical meanings. In his dynamic diagonal compositions, Wiskovsky was among the most radical practitioners of Czech Constructivism. His landscape work is similarly distinctive. With text from Vladim'r Birgus, a historian of photography and the head of the Institute of Creative Photography at Silesian University, Opava, in the Czech Republic.…

Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condition: New. The oeuvre of the leading Czech avant-garde photographer Eugen Wiskovsky (1888-1964) is not large in size or subject range, but it is noteworthy in its originality, depth of ideas, and mastery. Wiskovsky's early New Objectivist works, from the late 1920s and early 1930s, sought artistic effect in apparently nonaesthetic objects: His inventive lighting and cropping allowed their elementary lines to stand out, to lose their worldly associations and take on potential metaphorical meanings. In his dynamic diagonal compositions, Wiskovsky was among the most radical practitioners of Czech Constructivism. His landscape work is similarly distinctive. With text from Vladim'r Birgus, a historian of photography and the head of the Institute of Creative Photography at Silesian University, Opava, in the Czech Republic. …

First Edition. First edition. Softcover. [28 pages.] Exhibition catalog for a show that ran December 3, 1992 through January 2, 1993. Catalog on the underappreciated Czech photographer Eugen Wiskovsky. Text in Czech, English and German with an essay by Vladimir Birgus. Includes with the covers 19 black and white images by Wiskovsky, a portrait of him by Josef Ehm, a list of previous exhibitions, and bibliographic information. A near fine copy in stapled wrappers with some very minor wear. Uncommon.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Sm.8° - 63pp - B/w Photo-reproductions. Eugen Wikovsky (1888-1964) Czech photographer. First edition, text in CZech, German, French and Russian. First edition published in 5000 copies. Original wrappers. In goos condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Sm.8° - B/w Photo-Plates. Eugen Wiskovsky (1988-1964) Czech Photographer. First edition, text in Czech, English and German language. Original wrappers. In Very good condition.

Condition: Very good. - Small quarto [8-1/4 inches square], softcover bound in black-and-white pictorial wrappers. The binding is lightly rubbed. [13] pages, black-and-white frontispiece & 11 full-page black-and-white photographic illustrations plus oolophon. The bottom page corners are lightly bumped & there is light staining to the front edge of the colophon. Very good. Catalog for an exhibition held at the Krajska Galerie, Hradec Kralove from November 24, 1988 to January 8, 1989.Eugen Wiskovsky [1888-1964] was a leading Czech avant-garde photographer.Rare.…

Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Small slim 8vo. Printed cardstock wrap-around folder housing 12 photographic postcards and text leaf. Text in Czech. Negligible bumping to a few postcard corners. Darkening to text leaf. Some soiling to folder, wear to edges. NF postcards, VG text In VG folder.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8°Ob. - 13 B/3 Photo-Plates. Exhibition Catalog: Eugen Wiskovsky (1988-1964) Czech Photographer. First edition, text in Czech language. Original wrappers. In Very good condition.

An original folder with a complete set of 12 high-quality photos by Eugen Wiskovsky, designed as postcards; the set mostly includes avant-garde landscapes and compositions. A booklet in Czech laid in. Photos were made of negatives. /// Undbound, 4 pp., 12 photos (12 x 18 cm), folder worn, with small tears along folds, several photos have barely visible scratches, several photos have slightly worn corners, condition: very good Book Language/s: Czech.…

8°, ca. 20 Bl., zahlr. s/w Abb., Geh., Min. gebrauchsspurig, sonst tadel. Text cz./engl./dt. Anlässlich der gleichnamigen Ausstellung. 600 gr. Schlagworte: Photographie.