Irving Penn - Centennial (Hardcover)

The definitive book on the work of a virtuosic and revered American photographer Irving Penn (1917-2009) was among the most esteemed and influential photographers of the 20th century. Over the course of a nearly seventy-year career, he mastered a pared-down aesthetic of studio photography that is distinguished for its meticulous attention to composition, nuance, and detail. This indispensable book features one of the largest selections of Penn's photographs ever compiled, including famous and beloved images as well as works that have never been published. Celebrating the centennial of Penn's birth, this lavish volume spans the entirety of his groundbreaking career. An enlightening introduction situates his work in the context of the various artistic, social, and political environments and events that affected the content of his photographs. Lively essays acquaint readers with Penn's primary subjects and campaigns, including early documentary scenes and imagery; portraits; fashion; female nudes; peoples of Peru, Dahomey (Benin), New Guinea, and Morocco; still lifes; and much more. Irving Penn: Centennial is essential for any fan of this artist's work or the history of 20th-century photography. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press Exhibition Schedule: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (04/20/17-07/30/17) Grand Palais, Paris(09/21/17-01/29/18) Instituto Moreira Salles, Sao Paolo (Fall 2018)

General

Imprint:	Metropolitan Museum of Art
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2024
Authors:	Maria Morris Hambourg • Jeff L. Rosenheim
Contributors:	Alexandra Dennett • Philippe Garner • Adam Kirsch • Harald E. L. Prins • Vasilios Zatse
Dimensions:	318 x 262 x 46mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	372
ISBN-13:	978-1-58839-618-1
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Photography & photographs > Individual photographers
LSN:	1-58839-618-5
Barcode:	9781588396181

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