Weiss, Marta

Autofocus: The Car in Photography

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ISBN 13:
9780500480526
author:
Weiss, Marta
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Thames & Hudson
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
7.75(w) x 9.90(h) x (d)
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£26.96

Description

A historical tour in more than 100 images showcases the car as both subject and creative force in photography. From formal compositional device to photogenic object, the car has a long enduring appeal in modern and contemporary photography. The V&A Photography Library presents a captivating album of photographs alongside fascinating commentaries and an introduction that span the early years of the automobile to the present day. This collection features works by renowned photographers, including Henri Cartier-Bresson, Walker Evans, Robert Frank, Edward Weston, and Weegee. Autofocus explores the cultural significance of the car in the history of photography, revealing its role as a genuine creative vehicle that has accomplished many great works.

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