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How to Read a Photograph

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How to Read a Photograph by Ian Jeffrey and Max Kozloff is a richly illustrated introduction to photography as an art form, presenting key images and life stories of more than a hundred important artists.

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How to Read a Photograph by Ian Jeffrey and Max Kozloff offers an insightful guide to the history and development of photography as an art form. The richly illustrated introductory sections provide a basic overview of the genres, techniques, and aesthetic approaches that have shaped the medium from its inception to the present day.

VIn key profiles, the authors present more than 100 key photographers –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Alfred Stieglitz and Henri Cartier-Bresson to Walker Evans and Paul Strand to Lazslo Moholy-Nagy. Each portrait combines biographical notes with a selection of the most important photographs to reveal a unique synthesis of style, themes, and historical context.

Concise but insightful commentary on each work is complemented by a discussion of technical processes and symbolism, making the book an ideal companion for a visit to a gallery and an inspiration for photographers of all levels.

Authors Ian Jeffrey, Max Kozloff
Publisher Thames & Hudson
Language English
Year of issue 2019
Size 182 × 249 mm
Binding Paperback
Number of pages 448

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Category: Art, photography
Warranty: 2 years
Weight: 0.7 kg
Categories: art, photography
Products: books
Genre: photography
Age: adults
Language: English

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