A World History of Women Photographers

Name: A World History of Women Photographers
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500025413
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A World History of Women Photographers offers an exploration of the contributions of women to the field of photography across different cultures and eras. The book highlights the diverse styles and visions of female photographers, presenting their impact on the art form through an insightful historical narrative. Engaging and comprehensive, it gives readers a fresh perspective on the artistic achievements of women in photography.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intersection of art and history, specifically through the lens of women's contributions to photography. It offers a compelling exploration of how female photographers have shaped visual culture across different eras and regions, highlighting both famous and lesser-known figures. If you appreciate stories of artistic innovation and resilience, this book is sure to captivate your interest.

A magnificently illustrated history showcasing the work of three hundred women photographers from all over the world, from the invention of the medium through to the present.

A magnificently illustrated showcase of the work of 300 women photographers from all over the world, from the invention of the medium to the dawn of the 21st century

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A magnificently illustrated showcase of the work of 300 women photographers from all over the world, from the invention of the medium to the dawn of the 21st century.

As in many fields of art history, the work of women photographers has often been overlooked, and few of their names are now widely recognised. However, women were closely involved in all major photography movements of the 19th and 20th centuries, and have used the camera as an extraordinary tool for emancipation and experimentation. These are artists who never stopped documenting, questioning, and transforming the world, breaking down social boundaries, challenging gender roles, and expressing their imagination and sexuality.

To capture the diversity of this global body of work, Luce Lebart and Marie Robert have invited 160 international women writers to contribute to A World History of Women Photographers, which is a bold and beautifully illustrated manifesto as well as an invaluable work of reference.

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A World History of Women Photographers has received acclaim for its essential role in recognising the contributions of women in photography, offering a rich and varied historical perspective on the medium. The book has been described as beautiful, encyclopaedic, and teeming with inspiring biographies, revealing both famous and lesser-known talents. It is praised for its comprehensive exploration and for setting a new narrative by celebrating the creativity and experimentation of women photographers through history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500025413

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Contributors:

Edited by Luce Lebart
Edited by Marie Robert

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 288.0mm

Weight: 3000g

Pages: 504

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

Luce Lebart is a historian of photography, curator and researcher at the Archive of Modern Conflict collection. She was the Director of the Canadian Institute of Photography from 2016 to 2018 and of the collections of the Société Française de Photographie from 2011 to 2016. Marie Robert has been chief curator at the Musée d'Orsay Museum since 2011.