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.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
'An engaging introduction to her work' - Amateur Photographer 'One of the great pioneers of photography, and her influence remains with us. Looking at the images in this book, it is remarkable how contemporary they appear more than 150 years after they were conceived' - Black + White Photography
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Höhe: 237 mm
Breite: 190 mm
Dicke: 25 mm
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978-0-500-48086-1 (9780500480861)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Marta Weiss is Senior Curator, Photography, at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Lisa Springer is a photography curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Introduction: Arresting Beauty by Marta Weiss
Beauty That Came Before Me: The Art of Photography
Poets, Prophets, Painters and Lovely Maidens: Pioneering Portraits
Voice and Memory and Creative Vigour: Cameron's Storytelling
Selected Bibliography
