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Irving Penn
Centennial
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This book is ideal for enthusiasts of 20th-century photography, art historians, fashion aficionados, and anyone interested in the evolution of visual culture through a pioneering American photographer's lens.
The definitive book on the work of a virtuosic and revered American photographer
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The definitive book on the work of a virtuosic and revered American photographer
Irving Penn (1917–2009) was among the most esteemed and influential photographers of the 20th century. Over the course of a nearly seventy-year career, he mastered a pared-down aesthetic of studio photography that is distinguished for its meticulous attention to composition, nuance, and detail. This indispensable book features one of the largest selections of Penn’s photographs ever compiled, including famous and beloved images as well as works that have never been published.
Celebrating the centennial of Penn’s birth, this lavish volume spans the entirety of his groundbreaking career. An enlightening introduction situates his work in the context of the various artistic, social, and political environments and events that affected the content of his photographs. Lively essays acquaint readers with Penn’s primary subjects and campaigns, including early documentary scenes and imagery; portraits; fashion; female nudes; peoples of Peru, Dahomey (Benin), New Guinea, and Morocco; still lifes; and much more. Irving Penn: Centennial is essential for any fan of this artist’s work or the history of 20th-century photography.
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Highly praised for its comprehensive and multifaceted presentation, this volume is described by Financial Times as a vivid social chronicle of Penn’s nuanced oeuvre. The New York Times notes the book's fresh presentation of his images, while Leica Fotografie International calls it an opulent and definitive publication. Reviewers highlight its depth, subtlety, and poetic quality, making it essential for fans of photography and visual art history.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781588396181
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 18 April 2017
Country: United States
Imprint: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Illustration: 200 color illus.
Contributors:
- Contributions by Alexandra Dennett
- Contributions by Philippe Garner
- Contributions by Adam Kirsch
- Contributions by Harald E. L. Prins
- Contributions by Vasilios Zatse
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 254.0mm
Height: 305.0mm
Weight: 2676g
Pages: 372
About the Author
Maria Morris Hambourg is an independent curator of photography. Jeff L. Rosenheim is curator in charge of the Department of Photographs at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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