Featuring extensive research and high-quality production, this catalogue enhances the first major retrospective of Imogen Cunningham's work in the U.S. in over thirty-five years. It offers a deep dive into her artistic contributions, showcasing her unique perspective and significant impact on photography.
Featuring a comprehensive collection of one hundred photographs, this catalogue showcases the diverse career of Outerbridge, including his Cubistic still-lifes, commercial work, and nudes. Accompanying the images is an insightful essay by the curator, along with a detailed chronology that outlines the artist's life and contributions to photography. This exhibition marks the first opportunity to view Outerbridge's work since 1981, highlighting his significant impact on the art form.
Born like Venus on the half shell from the centuries-long tradition of the nude in painting, the nude first appeared as a subject matter in photography with the introduction of the medium itself, between 1837 and 1840, and has continued as an ever-evolving theme through changing technical developments and cultural mores to the present day. This volume surveys the subject of nudity from the earliest surviving photographs of Greek and Roman sculpture through studies of living nude models for aesthetic or scientific purposes to the burgeoning practice of exploring the human body as pure form. The seventy-eight works, selected from the extensive collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum and further contextualized here in the essay “Masterworks of the Nude,” span the entire arc of the history of photography in a manner that is both fresh and illuminating. Among the sixty-four photographers included are nineteenth-century masters Julia Margaret Cameron, Edgar Degas, and Thomas Eakins; early-twentieth-century artists Man Ray, Alfred Stieglitz, and Edward Weston; mid-twentieth-century innovators Bill Brandt, Harry Callahan, and Minor White; late-twentieth-century image makers Diane Arbus, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Herb Ritts; and contemporary artists Chuck Close, Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, and Mona Kuhn.
Herb Ritts (1952-2002) was a Los Angeles-based photographer who established an international reputation for distinctive images of fashion models, nudes, and celebrity portraits. This book traces the life and career of the iconic photographer through a selection of photographs and two insightful essays.
The evolution of fashion photography is explored through a century of groundbreaking moments and influential photographers. Beginning with Paul Poiret's collaboration with Edward Steichen in 1911, the narrative highlights key figures like Martin Munkacsi, Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, Bruce Weber, and Herb Ritts, each contributing unique styles and perspectives. The book features over three hundred photographs, alongside costumes and fashion illustrations, presented in five chronological chapters by experts, showcasing the interplay between commercial and fine art in fashion photography.
Focusing on the life and work of Rodney Smith, an influential American fashion photographer, this monograph explores his unique artistic vision and contributions to the field. It highlights his distinctive style, characterized by whimsical and dreamlike elements, and showcases a selection of his most iconic photographs. The book delves into Smith's creative process and the impact of his work on contemporary photography, offering insights into his legacy and the evolution of fashion imagery.
Exploring the life and impact of a renowned figure in photography, this book delves into the complexities that make them both celebrated and contentious. It examines their artistic contributions, the cultural significance of their work, and the debates surrounding their legacy, offering readers a nuanced understanding of their influence on the medium and beyond.