Zamir, Shamoon
Helen Levitt: New York, 1939 (MoMA One on One Series)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781633451209
- author:
- Zamir, Shamoon
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Museum of Modern Art
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 18.5 centimeters (0.20 kg)
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Photography, Collections,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Helen Levitt's New York is a close reading of one of her most famous photographs, offering insight into the artist's unique approach to street photography. Levitt's work from the 1930s and 1940s captures the everyday life of Harlem communities in New York City, revealing the surreal theater of the street and the artistry in ordinary moments. The book explores the different registers and contexts of Levitt's work, including her fascination with children at play and her connections to popular cinema and other photographers. By examining this iconic image, Shamoon Zamir sheds light on Levitt's distinctive style and the ways in which she navigated the boundaries between art and everyday life. Through its analysis of New York, this book provides a nuanced understanding of Levitt's photography and its enduring significance.
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