The Photo Book
The Photo Book
Author: Phaidon Press
Desc: Since its birth over one and a half centuries ago photography has undergone a number of twists and turns in its progress from a practical means of documentation to an art form with its own icons heroes galleries and collectors. The Photography Book brings together 500 inspiring moving and beautiful images of famous events and people sensational landscapes historic moments ground-breaking photojournalism insightful portraits sport wildlife fashion and the everyday.Following the winning formula of The Art Book and The 20th Century Art Book The Photography Book is arranged in alphabetical order by photographer offering us a window on the last 150 years as it takes us on a journey through familiar and strange images by great unknown and innovative photographers from around the world. Each image is discussed in detail bringing it to life and offering us an understanding of this art form which plays such a large role in our everyday lives. An accessible informative and easy-to-use guide The Photography Book brings together an overview of this incredibly rich and diverse medium. A simple system of cross-referencing offers easy access to photographers working with a similar approach or using different means to capture the same subject. Glossaries of technical terms and movements and a directory of museums and galleries where photography is permanently exhibited are also included to provide a fully comprehensive volume.