Beauty in Photography

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Essays in Defense of Traditional Values

By Robert Adams

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Beauty in Photography presents eight insightful essays by Robert Adams that offer a profound appreciation of photography. Through thoughtful critique, Adams explores the art form's beauty, its pleasures, and the mysteries involved in genuine visual discovery.
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Ideal for readers interested in photographic art, cultural criticism, and thoughtful essays that delve into the meaning and beauty of imagery beyond surface aesthetics.

Now in its third printing, Beauty In Photography is updated on the occasion of a major retrospective exhibition. Illustrated.

Description

The eight essays in Beauty in Photography provide a critical appreciation of photography by one of its foremost proponents. The result is a rare book of criticism, alive to the pleasure and mysteries of true exploration.

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Praised as a collection of "eloquent and thought-provoking essays," the book is noted for its deep engagement with photography as an essential aspect of human civilisation. Critics highlight its lasting impact and ability to invite repeated reflection and exploration.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780893813680

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, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 112

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Robert Adams

About the Author

Robert Adams is a major figure in New Topographics movement known for his photographs of the modern American West. A recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, two Guggenheim Fellowships, the Spectrum International Prize for Photography, and the Deutsche Börse Photography Prize, his many books include: From the Missouri West (1980), Beauty in Photography: Essays in Defense of Traditional Values (1981), Our Lives and Our Children (1983), Summer Nights, Walking (1985), Los Angeles Spring (1986), and Perfect Times, Perfect Places (1988). Adams's work has been widely exhibited, including in a major retrospective at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.