The definitive book on the work of a virtuosic and revered American photographer Irving Penn (1917-2009) was among the most esteemed and influential photographers of the 20th century. Over the course of a nearly seventy-year career, he mastered a pared-down aesthetic of studio photography that is distinguished for its meticulous attention to composition, nuance, and detail. This indispensable book features one of the largest selections of Penn's photographs ever compiled, including famous and beloved images as well as works that have never been published. Celebrating the centennial of Penn's birth, this lavish volume spans the entirety of his groundbreaking career. An enlightening introduction situates his work in the context of the various artistic, social, and political environments and events that affected the content of his photographs. Lively essays acquaint readers with Penn's primary subjects and campaigns, including early documentary scenes and imagery; portraits; fashion; female nudes; peoples of Peru, Dahomey (Benin), New Guinea, and Morocco; still lifes; and much more. Irving Penn: Centennial is essential for any fan of this artist's work or the history of 20th-century photography.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN-13
9781588396181
eBay Product ID (ePID)
235212861
Product Key Features
Book Title
Irving Penn-Centennial
Author
Adam Kirsch, Jeff L. Rosenheim, Philippe Garner, Maria Morris Hambourg, Alexandra Dennett
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Number of Pages
376 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
31mm
Item Width
26mm
Item Weight
2750g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Philippe Garner, Adam Kirsch, Maria Morris Hambourg, Alexandra Dennett, Jeff L. Rosenheim
Series Title
Fashion Studies
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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