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Discover the profound impact of Robert Frank's work on contemporary photography in 'Photography After Frank' by Philip Gefter. This insightful book, published by Aperture in 2009, explores the evolution of photography from the 1950s to the present day, connecting pivotal moments and artistic movements. Gefter, a former New York Times writer and picture editor, takes a deep dive into Frank's seminal work, 'The Americans', exposing its challenge to photographic objectivity and its influence on staged documentation and Postmodernism.
Within these pages, you'll traverse the landscape of photojournalism, discover a diverse range of portraiture styles, and understand the significant role of both private and corporate collections on curatorial practices. Gefter meticulously charts the legacy of Frank as he inspires a new generation of artists including Lee Friedlander, Nan Goldin, Stephen Shore, and Ryan McGinley. The book is enriched with exclusive texts and essays, providing a unique and comprehensive view of photography that will captivate students, educators, and art lovers alike.
Whether you are a budding photographer, an art historian, or simply a photography enthusiast, ‘Photography After Frank’ is an essential addition to your collection. Its high-quality sewn binding ensures durability, making it perfect for both reading and display. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to delve deep into the narrative of modern photography.
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: 9781597110952. Format: Sewn. Year: 2009. Publisher: Aperture.
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: 9781597110952
Format: Sewn
Year: 2009
Publisher: Aperture
Description:
In Photography After Frank, former New York Times writer and picture editor Philip Gefter narrates the tale of contemporary photography, beginning at the pivotal moment when Robert Frank commenced his seminal works of the 1950s. Along the way, he connects the dots of photography's evolution into what it is today, forging links between its episodes to reveal unsuspected leaps. Gefter takes Frank's The Americans as a decisive challenge to photographic objectivity, with its grainy, off-hand-seeming spontaneity and its documentation of life beyond the picket fence. Thus viewed, The Americans provides Gefter with a bridge to the phenomenon of the staged document and Postmodernism's further challenge to image fidelity. Other areas of discussion include photojournalism, the recent diversity of portraiture styles, the influence of private and corporate collections on curatorial decisions and how the market shapes art making. Throughout Photography After Frank, Gefter deftly demonstrates Frank's legacy in the work of dozens of important individual artists who followed in his wake, from Lee Friedlander and Nan Goldin to Stephen Shore and Ryan McGinley. The book includes texts written exclusively for this publication as well as essays drawn from Gefter's critical writings, reviews and even obituaries. Photography After Frank offers a page-turning approach to a subject that will appeal to students and art world aficionados alike.
Within these pages, you'll traverse the landscape of photojournalism, discover a diverse range of portraiture styles, and understand the significant role of both private and corporate collections on curatorial practices. Gefter meticulously charts the legacy of Frank as he inspires a new generation of artists including Lee Friedlander, Nan Goldin, Stephen Shore, and Ryan McGinley. The book is enriched with exclusive texts and essays, providing a unique and comprehensive view of photography that will captivate students, educators, and art lovers alike.
Whether you are a budding photographer, an art historian, or simply a photography enthusiast, ‘Photography After Frank’ is an essential addition to your collection. Its high-quality sewn binding ensures durability, making it perfect for both reading and display. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to delve deep into the narrative of modern photography.
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: 9781597110952. Format: Sewn. Year: 2009. Publisher: Aperture.
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: 9781597110952
Format: Sewn
Year: 2009
Publisher: Aperture
Description:
In Photography After Frank, former New York Times writer and picture editor Philip Gefter narrates the tale of contemporary photography, beginning at the pivotal moment when Robert Frank commenced his seminal works of the 1950s. Along the way, he connects the dots of photography's evolution into what it is today, forging links between its episodes to reveal unsuspected leaps. Gefter takes Frank's The Americans as a decisive challenge to photographic objectivity, with its grainy, off-hand-seeming spontaneity and its documentation of life beyond the picket fence. Thus viewed, The Americans provides Gefter with a bridge to the phenomenon of the staged document and Postmodernism's further challenge to image fidelity. Other areas of discussion include photojournalism, the recent diversity of portraiture styles, the influence of private and corporate collections on curatorial decisions and how the market shapes art making. Throughout Photography After Frank, Gefter deftly demonstrates Frank's legacy in the work of dozens of important individual artists who followed in his wake, from Lee Friedlander and Nan Goldin to Stephen Shore and Ryan McGinley. The book includes texts written exclusively for this publication as well as essays drawn from Gefter's critical writings, reviews and even obituaries. Photography After Frank offers a page-turning approach to a subject that will appeal to students and art world aficionados alike.