Walker Evans
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (882 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3791357069 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
His focus on everyday life in America, in both urban and rural settings, makes him also one of the most relatable. In addition, this volume features items from the photographer’s own collection, including personal writings, signage, postcards, and other ephemera. Walker Evans was one of the most important American photographers of the 20th century. This retrospective volume traces Evans’ career through more than 300 imagesfrom his first photographs of the late 1920s to his Polaroids of the 1970s. Some of Walker Evans’ most iconic images of 20th-century American culture are showcased in this book celebrating his 50-year career. Through these ancillary objects and a thorough overview of Evans’ career, readers will come away with a better understanding of a photographer whose iconic photographs remain timeless.. Organized thematically, the book examines topics such as Evans’ relationship with the impresario Lincoln Kirstein, his work in postcards and magazines, and his lifelong exploration of the American vernacular
About the Author Clément Chéroux is Senior Curator of Photography at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
. Clément Chéroux is Senior Curator of Photography at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art