Now expanded and updated, this introduction to great and famous female photographers from the 19th century to the present day features impactful works by 60 artists, along with in-depth biographical and critical evaluations.
Since the creation of photography as an art form almost two hundred years ago, women have played a significant role in the development of the genre, often breaking barriers and challenging social conventions.
This comprehensive volume introduces sixty of the most important female photographers, including, new to this edition, Annette Kelm, Miho Kajioka, and Ming Smith.
All artistic styles and genres are represented here: melancholic and moving portraits by Julia Margaret Cameron and Diane Arbus; highly personal images by Nan Goldin and Sally Mann; world-changing documentary photographs by Dorothea Lange and Berenice Abbot; scenes of everyday life by Lisette Model and Helen Levitt; fashion shoots by Lillian Bassman and Ellen von Unwerth.
Superb reproductions of key works are presented, along with an in-depth look at each artist's career and their contributions to the art of photography, alongside biographical information and a contextual essay focusing on women's impact on the history of the medium, making this work an excellent illustrated reference.
Language: English
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