How to Read a Photograph
Lessons from Master Photographers
Published on 1. January 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
383 pages
978-0-8109-7297-1 (ISBN)
Description
An art appreciation introduction to photography helps readers gain a deeper understanding of great photographers and their work in a richly illustrated resource that includes biographical profiles of more than one hundred major photographers, including Stieglitz, Cartier-Bresson, and Evans--along with a history of the medium, essential styles and movements, and techniques.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Abrams
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 171 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
1179 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8109-7297-1 (9780810972971)
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Ian Jeffrey has written several books about photography, most notably the photography volume for Thames & Hudson's "World of Art" series and Phaidon's Photo Book. He lives in Coddenham, England. Max Kozloff is a prolific writer and photography critic. Formerly the editor of Artforum, he has taught numerous photography courses, and written many books including The Theater of Face and The Sadness of Men.