A review of the work of American fashion and portrait photographer Richard Avedon, starting with his fresh approach which startled postwar Paris, through his move to "Vogue," and on to become first-ever staff photographer at "The New Yorker." Covers the artist's approach to visualizing beauty, truth and history.
photographs from the National Museum of African American History and Culture
2018
A collection of photographs from the National Museum of African American History and Culture, located in Washington DC, that explores the theme of "everyday beauty" -- finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. Presents a variety of photographic styles from both amateur and professional photographers.
Looking at the life of legendary photographer Cindy Sherman, the authors have created an unconventional biography, that much like Sherman's famous photographs, has something a little more meaningful under the surface.
A collection of color photographs taken from the National Geographic archive, with shots of people, nature, buildings and more, and essays about color, as well as related quotes and insights.
Showcases the work of one hundred New York photographers whose pictures have been seen in publications, galleries, and museums, covering a period that ranges from 1937 to 2009. Includes a brief profile of each contributor.
