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Art Photography Now /anglais
Pub 2006 Thames & Hudson Limited Click on the Google Preview image above to the read some pages of this book! An illustrated survey that presents the work of over seventy international artists at the Forefront of the boom in photography. It includes introductions to various sections outlining the genres and how themes and how issues like memory. time. objectivity. politics. identity and the everyday are tied to certain approaches.
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First published January 1, 2005
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March 19, 2013
A good mix of the variety of "art photography" - not for those who have a preconceived or narrow idea of photography as a genre - they would say, I imagine: "So what? I can do that." A good display of what it means to have narrative, context and content. And also a good starting point. With the plethora of "photographers" out there, and many self-published, it is not easy to wade through to find those with ideas that one can draw from for inspiration.
July 5, 2017
It was so badly laid out. really sad for the artists included.
January 5, 2021
I had this as a textbook for my advanced photography class in college. I'm 4 years out of college but still reference it all the time. It shares the must knows artists in contemporary photography. But more importantly also inspires new ideas and approaches to how to make a photograph in a million different ways. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about contemporary photography.
October 23, 2024
Ich fand gut dass Aussagen der jeweiligen Fotografen zu den Projekten im Buch waren für mich sind allerdings viele der Projekte eher dokumentierend und weniger auf künstlerischen Ausdruck ausgelegt. In einem Buch was Art Photographie zum Titel nahm hätte ich mehr künstlerische Projekte erwartet.
May 13, 2012
Like most surveys, a mix of brilliant work and crap. If aliens landed in 2005 and wanted a brief glimpse into the world of photography, then this book would be OK. If you know your photo history and keep up with contemporary photography then this will be a review, and the essays a bit of a bore. I don't typically use the word "meh" but it's appropriate in this case. I enjoy discovering new work and new ideas and there wasn't much here for me.
August 28, 2008
There are a lot of really great Artists featured in this book. But the main thing I got from this book, is that there are a lot of really terrible photographers out there who just have a lot of money behind them to produce something mediocre at best. But with money comes adoration, so I they are considered to be in the top tier of the photography world. Which makes you feel both good and bad.
May 20, 2012
for a photography book, this is super text-dense and text-rich. super solid. super good. nearly perfect. my only critique is the physical nature of the book itself. could have had a better design/delivery ... especially since it's an 'art book.' i love contemporary art ... and i recommend this to others who do too.
June 24, 2008
pretty, oh so pretty
"I always want to make pictures where people can smell the sweat of another human being. They can feel what other people are feeling-- that's what I do in my pictures."
-Nan Goldin-
perfectly encapsulates my motivations when photographing people.
"I always want to make pictures where people can smell the sweat of another human being. They can feel what other people are feeling-- that's what I do in my pictures."
-Nan Goldin-
perfectly encapsulates my motivations when photographing people.
February 4, 2008
There are so many brilliant people in this world!
September 19, 2010
This books takes you through a variety of different photography styles. Whilst showing you a variety of photographers too.
April 24, 2012
A book that documents some styles within art photography. Portrait to landscape, narrative to object, fashion to document - this book shows the variation in photography today.
March 25, 2013
I loved this book. The images are incredible and it was great to read into more depth about the artists that were involved.
September 29, 2013
Great inspiring photos with littles bits about the images created and the photographer, good for referencing.
June 28, 2012
I mostly browsed the photos. Who says an adult can't enjoy a picture book?
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