Ian Jeffrey is a superb guide in this profusely illustrated introduction to the appreciation of photography as an art form. Novices and experts alike will gain a deeper understanding of great photographers and their work, as Jeffrey decodes key images and provides essential biographical and historical background.
Profiles of more than 100 major photographers, including Alfred Stieglitz, Bill Brandt, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Walker Evans, Paul Strand and Lazlo Moholy-Nagy, highlight particular examples of styles and movements throughout the history of the medium. Each entry includes a concise biography along with an illuminating discussion of key works and nuggets of contextual information, making this book the ideal gallery companion for photography aficionados everywhere.
About the Author
Ian Jeffrey is a writer and art historian. He is the author of several illustrated books on the history of photography.
About the Publisher
Founded in 1949, ABRAMS was the first company in the United States to specialise in publishing art and illustrated books. The company continues to publish critically acclaimed and bestselling works, creating and distributing brilliantly-designed books with the highest production values under several imprints, one of which is Abrams, dedicated to publishing stunning visual books on a wide variety of subjects including art, photography, performing arts, fashion, interior design, nature and science.
