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Title: Welt Ausstellung Der Photographie
Description: Verlag Henri Nannen, N.D.. Original decorated wrappers. Browning throughout text block to margins of most pages. Soiling to edges. Slight wear & browning to margins of covers. Spine discoloured with 2cm tear. ; From the library of Chris Steele Perkins. With illustrations. Browning throughout text block to margins of most pages. Soiling to edges. Slight wear & browning to margins of covers. Spine discoloured with 2cm tear. ; 25.9 x 21 x 1.2 cms; The Weltausstellung der Photographie (World Exhibition of Photography) was a significant photographic project initiated in 1964 by various museums, cities, and associations. Curated by Austrian photographer and editor Karl Pawek, the exhibition aimed to explore the question, "Was ist der Mensch?" ("What is Man?") , through a collection of 555 photographs by 264 photographers from 30 countries. These images sought to provide diverse perspectives on human existence, capturing individuals from around the world in various situations and contexts. The exhibition was accompanied by a photobook bearing the same title, which featured these compelling images and included a foreword by German writer Heinrich Böll. The book resonated with audiences, spending 12 weeks at the top of Der Spiegel's bestseller list in 1965. In 1968, a second iteration titled 2. Weltausstellung der Photographie: Die Frau ("2nd World Exhibition of Photography: The Woman") was organized, focusing on the theme of women. This exhibition showcased 522 photographs from 236 photographers across 85 countries, delving into the multifaceted roles and representations of women globally. A corresponding photobook was published, further cementing the project's impact in the realm of photographic arts. These exhibitions and their accompanying publications are celebrated for their comprehensive and humanistic portrayal of humanity, contributing significantly to the appreciation and understanding of photography as both an art form and a means of cultural documentation.. Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: History Black White Global Documentary
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Title: Welt Ausstellung Der Photographie
Description: Verlag Henri Nannen, N.D.. Original decorated wrappers. Browning throughout text block to margins of most pages. Soiling to edges. Slight wear & browning to margins of covers. Spine discoloured with 2cm tear. ; From the library of Chris Steele Perkins. With illustrations. Browning throughout text block to margins of most pages. Soiling to edges. Slight wear & browning to margins of covers. Spine discoloured with 2cm tear. ; 25.9 x 21 x 1.2 cms; The Weltausstellung der Photographie (World Exhibition of Photography) was a significant photographic project initiated in 1964 by various museums, cities, and associations. Curated by Austrian photographer and editor Karl Pawek, the exhibition aimed to explore the question, "Was ist der Mensch?" ("What is Man?") , through a collection of 555 photographs by 264 photographers from 30 countries. These images sought to provide diverse perspectives on human existence, capturing individuals from around the world in various situations and contexts. The exhibition was accompanied by a photobook bearing the same title, which featured these compelling images and included a foreword by German writer Heinrich Böll. The book resonated with audiences, spending 12 weeks at the top of Der Spiegel's bestseller list in 1965. In 1968, a second iteration titled 2. Weltausstellung der Photographie: Die Frau ("2nd World Exhibition of Photography: The Woman") was organized, focusing on the theme of women. This exhibition showcased 522 photographs from 236 photographers across 85 countries, delving into the multifaceted roles and representations of women globally. A corresponding photobook was published, further cementing the project's impact in the realm of photographic arts. These exhibitions and their accompanying publications are celebrated for their comprehensive and humanistic portrayal of humanity, contributing significantly to the appreciation and understanding of photography as both an art form and a means of cultural documentation.. Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: History Black White Global Documentary
Price: GBP 12.00 = appr. US$ 17.14 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 63107
- Book number: 63107
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