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Julia Margaret Cameron – Arresting Beauty (Victoria and Albert Museum)

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Julia Margaret Cameron – Arresting Beauty (Victoria and Albert Museum) by Lisa Springer and Marta Weiss delves into the life and works of one of the 19th century's most pioneering photographers, Julia Margaret Cameron. The book explores her unique style of portraiture and storytelling through lens, highlighting how she pushed the boundaries of photography as an art form. Featuring a rich collection of her images, it offers insight into Cameron's creative processes and artistic legacy in the context of Victorian society.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by 19th-century photography, particularly the innovative work of one of its pioneers, Julia Margaret Cameron. Delve into the arresting portraits and artistic practices that captured both the beauty and intricacies of her era, with insights provided by experts from the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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This survey of the life and work of Julia Margaret Cameron, celebrates the photographic genius as it reproduces the key works from her trail-blazing career.

An engaging introduction to the work and the world of pioneering photographer Julia Margaret Cameron

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An engaging introduction to the work and the world of pioneering photographer Julia Margaret Cameron, Arresting Beauty presents more than 120 images from the V&A's collection, the largest holding of Cameron's photographs in the world.

Exploring her unique artistry, this book reaffirms her position as one of the most innovative and influential photographers of all time.

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Julia Margaret Cameron – Arresting Beauty is praised for providing an engaging introduction to Cameron's work, emphasising her pioneering role in photography. The book highlights how remarkably contemporary her images still appear more than 150 years after they were created, underlining Cameron's lasting influence in the field.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500480861

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 126 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 920g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Marta Weiss is Senior Curator, Photography, at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Lisa Springer is a photography curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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