Why People Photograph

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By Robert Adams

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Why People Photograph is a classic exploration of the art of photography by Robert Adams. It reflects on the motivations behind creating images, emphasising the desire to honour subjects greater and more interesting than ourselves.
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This book is ideal for photography enthusiasts, artists, and anyone interested in the deeper meanings behind photographic art.

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A now classic text on the art, Why People Photograph.

At our best and most fortunate we make pictures because of what stands in front of the camera, to honour what is greater and more interesting than we are.

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Critics praise Robert Adams for his eloquence and insight, with Sarah Greenough recognising him as a leading writer on photography. Charles Desmarais highlights Adams' dual talent as a photographer and writer, recommending this book to all who appreciate the art of photography.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780893816032

Publisher: Aperture

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: Aperture

Illustration: Illustrated in black and white throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 192

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Robert Adams

About the Author

Robert Adams, born in 1937, came to prominence as part of the photographic movement known as New Topographics. His work has been widely exhibited both in Europe and the United States. He is a recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, the Spectrum International Prize for Photography, and the Deutsche Börse Photography Prize.