Peter Schlesinger: 8 Days in Yemen 1976

Name: Peter Schlesinger: 8 Days in Yemen 1976
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9788862087209
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By Peter Schlesinger

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In 1976, Peter Schlesinger journeyed to the Republic of Yemen for eight days, capturing hundreds of photographs during a brief visit with his partner, photographer Eric Boman. The country, long closed to foreigners, revealed its ancient civilisation, distinctive architecture, and vibrant craftspeople. This collection offers a rare glimpse into Yemen’s cultural heritage at a pivotal moment before its recent destruction.
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Ideal for readers interested in arts, culture, photography, Middle Eastern history, and travellers seeking visual narratives of lost heritage.

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In 1976, Peter Schlesinger visited the Republic of Yemen on a week-long trip with his partner, the photographer Eric Boman, who was on assignment for a French fashion magazine. The country had been closed to foreigners for many years, forgotten by the world. During his visit, Schlesinger took hundreds of photographs, documenting an ancient civilisation with its unique architecture and culture.

Today, much of the country has tragically been destroyed by political strife and civil war. Schlesinger's photographs encapsulate a moment in Yemen's history, when the influence of its past still found expression in the extraordinary imagination of practising Yemeni craftspeople. 8 Days in Yemen 1976 presents a rare look back in time.

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Critics praise Schlesinger's images for their artful portrayal of Yemen’s unique landscapes and architecture, evoking a poignant sense of loss given much has since been destroyed. Described as a vivid, colourful tapestry of life and history, the photographs offer a moving record of a fabled nation and its people at a moment now passed.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788862087209

Publisher: Damiani

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 April 2021

Country: Italy

Imprint: Damiani

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 1140g

Pages: 164

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Peter Schlesinger

About the Author

Peter Schlesinger was born in Los Angeles and studied art, both there and in London. His sculptures have been exhibited widely and are in the collections of the Parrish Art Museum, The Farnsworth Museum, and Manchester Gallery of Art, England. In addition to sculpting, he has published three books of photography. He currently resides in New York City.