Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century Photography, 3-Volume Set Contributor(s): Warren, Lynne (Author) |
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ISBN: 1579583938 ISBN-13: 9781579583934 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $816.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2005 Annotation: Photography is an international cultural form, practice, and profession. Encompassing art, advertising, journalism, fashion, commercial, political, and everyday photography, the field of photography also includes chemical processes, mechanical inventions, equipment, industries, movements, techniques, terms and concepts. In addition, photography has a considerable presence in public forums of all kinds, such as museums, archives, galleries, and publications. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Photography | Reference - Photography | History - Reference | Encyclopedias |
Dewey: 770.904 |
LCCN: 2005046287 |
Physical Information: 3.6" H x 8.8" W x 11.3" (13.75 lbs) 1824 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century Photography explores the vast international scope of twentieth-century photography and explains that history with a wide-ranging, interdisciplinary manner. This unique approach covers the aesthetic history of photography as an evolving art and documentary form, while also recognizing it as a developing technology and cultural force. This Encyclopedia presents the important developments, movements, photographers, photographic institutions, and theoretical aspects of the field along with information about equipment, techniques, and practical applications of photography. To bring this history alive for the reader, the set is illustrated in black and white throughout, and each volume contains a color plate section. A useful glossary of terms is also included. |