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The Nature of Photographs: A Primer

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Nature of Photographs: A Primer
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Stephen Shore
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:136
Dimensions(mm): Height 245,Width 210
Category/GenrePhotographic equipment and techniques
ISBN/Barcode 9780714859040
ClassificationsDewey:770
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Phaidon Press Ltd
Imprint Phaidon Press Ltd
Publication Date 26 June 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In this book, Shore explores ways of understanding photographs from all periods and all types - from iconic images to found photographs, from negatives to digital files. This books serves as an indispensable tool for students, teachers and everyone who wants to take better pictures or learn to look at them in a more informed way.

Author Biography

At the age of 17, Stephen Shore (b.1947) was a regular at Andy Warhol's Factory. By the age of 23 he became the first living photographer to have a one-man show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. An unrivalled pioneer in his field, his work has been exhibited in numerous museums worldwide and influenced generations of photographers. In 1982 he was appointed Director of the Photography Program at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, where he is the Susan Weber Soros Professor in the Arts.

Reviews

"This book has the power to transform the way you view, and understand, photographic prints forever."-Black & White Photography "Intelligently written and beautifully composed... Insightful..."-Digital Photographer "A lucid, perceptive and thought-provoking book."-Exit "The Nature of Photographs is stuffed with gorgeous prints, from classic images to contemporary pieces."-Boston Phoenix "A beautiful art photography book that will be the last textbook you need on the subject."-Tokion