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Discover the fascinating world of Cameraless Photography through this brand new 2018 volume from the V&A Photography Library. Authored by Martin Barnes, Senior Curator of Photographs at the V&A, this book presents an insightful exploration of photographic images created without the use of a camera. With 192 pages filled with over 125 stunning photographs, this guide delves into historical landmarks in cameraless techniques, from the early experiments of pioneers like Anna Atkins to modern masterpieces by renowned artists like Man Ray and Susan Derges.
Cameraless Photography provides a comprehensive understanding of various innovative processes including photograms, chemigrams, and luminograms. This remarkable literary resource not only showcases the artistic significance of cameraless processes but also emphasizes their evolution throughout the history of photography. Perfect for photography enthusiasts and students alike, this book offers a well-rounded introduction to a unique chapter in photographic art.
Enjoy free shipping on this item, with delivery typically taking up to 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is confirmed, it cannot be cancelled. Experience the captivating narrative and breathtaking visuals that Cameraless Photography brings to the forefront, and elevate your understanding of this compelling art form today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780500480366
Year: 2018
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 192
Description:
The V&A Photography Library is a new series of accessible, introductory volumes to the key themes, works, objects and individuals in photography, illustrated with unprecedented access to the V&A's photography collection, the oldest held by a public museum and one of the largest and finest in the world, now expanded with acquisitions from the Royal Photographic Society collection.
Written by Martin Barnes, Senior Curator of Photographs at the V&A, and publishing to coincide with the launch of the V&A's new Photography Centre in autumn 2018, Cameraless Photography presents a concise historical survey of photographic images created without a camera. With over 125 photographs supported by extended commentaries and an introduction, it embraces a chronology spanning the early photographic experiments of the likes of Anna Atkins in the 19th century through the avant-garde photograms of modernists such as Man Ray, to the work of contemporary artists, such as Susan Derges, nearly two centuries later.
Visually compelling, Cameraless Photography will be an outstanding introductory overview of the key creative, cameraless processes running throughout the history of photography - including photograms, chemigrams, luminograms, dye destruction prints and more - illustrated by the cameraless work of some of photography's greatest names.
Cameraless Photography provides a comprehensive understanding of various innovative processes including photograms, chemigrams, and luminograms. This remarkable literary resource not only showcases the artistic significance of cameraless processes but also emphasizes their evolution throughout the history of photography. Perfect for photography enthusiasts and students alike, this book offers a well-rounded introduction to a unique chapter in photographic art.
Enjoy free shipping on this item, with delivery typically taking up to 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is confirmed, it cannot be cancelled. Experience the captivating narrative and breathtaking visuals that Cameraless Photography brings to the forefront, and elevate your understanding of this compelling art form today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780500480366
Year: 2018
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 192
Description:
The V&A Photography Library is a new series of accessible, introductory volumes to the key themes, works, objects and individuals in photography, illustrated with unprecedented access to the V&A's photography collection, the oldest held by a public museum and one of the largest and finest in the world, now expanded with acquisitions from the Royal Photographic Society collection.
Written by Martin Barnes, Senior Curator of Photographs at the V&A, and publishing to coincide with the launch of the V&A's new Photography Centre in autumn 2018, Cameraless Photography presents a concise historical survey of photographic images created without a camera. With over 125 photographs supported by extended commentaries and an introduction, it embraces a chronology spanning the early photographic experiments of the likes of Anna Atkins in the 19th century through the avant-garde photograms of modernists such as Man Ray, to the work of contemporary artists, such as Susan Derges, nearly two centuries later.
Visually compelling, Cameraless Photography will be an outstanding introductory overview of the key creative, cameraless processes running throughout the history of photography - including photograms, chemigrams, luminograms, dye destruction prints and more - illustrated by the cameraless work of some of photography's greatest names.