Alpers, Svetlana
Walker Evans: Starting from Scratch
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691222615
- author:
- Alpers, Svetlana
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 20.1 x 13.2 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Photography, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Walker Evans: A Photographer's Vision. Renowned art historian Svetlana Alpers explores the creative approach of celebrated photographer Walker Evans, uncovering rich parallels between his work and that of numerous literary and cultural figures. This magisterial study delves into a lavish selection of Evans's photographs, revealing how he made his distinctive images. Alpers demonstrates that Evans's practice relied on his camera choices, willingness to edit multiple versions of a shot, and keen eye for visual objects. Her analysis places his writings in conversation with his photographs, highlighting the vital role of his dual love of text and images. By examining Evans's travels abroad and expansive literary and artistic tastes, Alpers sheds new light on the development of his quintessentially American photographic style. This book offers a fresh perspective on the act of seeing the world, encouraging readers to reconsider how we view photographs and their subjects.
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