Master Photographers - Rilegato

Koch, Roberto

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 2080201336 ISBN 13: 9782080201331

Casa editrice: Flammarion, 2012

Riassunto

This elegant, large-format volume presents twenty masters of photography via 300 extraordinary authorial photographs, providing a broad yet accessible overview of twentieth-century photography. From Man Ray s pioneering experimentations to the elegant and provocative fashion shots of Helmut Newton and Herb Ritts, the twenty master photographers featured in this handsome tome are masters of their craft across different photographic genres, from reportage and documentary to art and portraiture to fashion and glamour photography. A portfolio for each photographer features a selection of their legendary images, an introduction to the photographer s oeuvre, a brief biography, and commentary on each of the featured photographs. The volume features a striking, elegant design and large format, bringing these iconic photographs into sharp focus.Master Photographers features the work of Araki Nobuyoshi, Gabriele Basilico, Margaret Bourke-White, Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Doisneau, Elliott Erwitt, Walker Evans, Mario Giacomelli, Mimmo Jodice, William Klein, Peter Lindbergh, Man Ray, Robert Mapplethorpe, James Nachtwey, Helmut Newton, Martin Parr, Herb Ritts, Sebastião Salgado, and August Sander.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Roberto Koch is the publisher of Contrasto, a leading publishing house for photography books, and editor of its internationally successful work Photo:Box. He is also the founder and CEO of Forma, the International Center for Photography in Milan. Laura Leonelli, Alessandra Mauro, and Alessia Tagliaventi are photography specialists who also contributed to Photo:Box.

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This exquisitely-produced volume presents the work of twenty legendary photographers of international renown. From Man Ray's pioneering experimentations to the elegant and provocative fashion shots of Helmut Newton and Herb Ritts, this volume showcases masters of their craft across different photographic genres, from reportage and documentary to art and portraiture to fashion and glamour photography. For each artist featured, a 22-page portfolio of their iconic images provides a comprehensive overview of their oeuvre. Each section opens with an insightful introduction to the master's work and includes a concise biography of the photographer. Images are accompanied by insightful, engaging commentary from the specialist authors and contextualized by original essays that shed light on the stories, motivations, and techniques behind each shot. Featuring a striking, elegant design and large format, Master Photographers brings a host of stunning works into sharp focus, and incorporates a truly international cast of photographers. From French masters such as Robert Doisneau and Henri Cartier-Bresson, to the wit and charm of Englishman Martin Parr, via the provocative oeuvre of Japanese photographer Araki Nobuyoshi, and the powerful portraits of Americans Walker Evans and Elliot Erwitt, this volume provides a fascinating insight into the work of the most innovative and important photographers of recent times. A discerning introduction to and a celebration of the legendary masters of twentieth century photography, this volume is perfect for amateurs and aficionados alike.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Flammarion
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 2080201336
• ISBN 13: 9782080201331
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 448
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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