This revised and expanded edition of Art Photography Now builds on the hugely successful first edition (2005), which traced the developments in art photography since the mid-nineteenth century and profiled world-famous artists such as Sophie Calle, Nan Goldin and Martin Parr. The book retains its seven themed sections Portrait, Landscape, Narrative, Object, Fashion, Document, and City each of which begins with an introduction followed by the work of individual photographers featured in sequence. Each photographers work is accompanied by the authors commentary and quotes from the artist, offering valuable insights into the making and meaning of the images. New and recent work by established artists such as Candida Höfer, Gabriel Orozco and Wolfgang Tillmans has been added, bringing the book up to date and making it as definitive and authoritative as when it first appeared. A new final chapter, Transitions, showcases work by todays emerging artists such as Viviane Sassen, LaToya Ruby Frazier and Leigh Ledare. It explains how art photography has grown and adapted to the burgeoning international interest in photography during the first decade of the twenty first century, as well as dramatic and fast-paced technological change.
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`Excellent survey of fine-art photography ... thought-provoking ... excellent text. If you're looking to discover what's going on in the fine-art photography world, this is the book for you.'
--Amateur Photographer
'Pretty much every page contains an arresting image'
--The Independent
--Amateur Photographer
'Pretty much every page contains an arresting image'
--The Independent
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Susan Bright is an independent writer, lecturer and curator. A former curator of photographs at the National Portrait Gallery and Director of the Association of Photographers Gallery, she has also been an Associate Lecturer in Photographic History and Theory at the London College of Communication.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Firstly, I'd give this a 3 if it weren't such good value in terms of paper and ink compared to many photo books.
As others have described, the book features a sectioned approach to the big hitters in art and contemporary photography from the last 30 or so years, in fact, in some cases I was surprised to see such old work from (excellent) artists like Sugimoto. Images from the 70's aren't very NOW as the book might have you expect, even if they are lovely! Reproductions are good throughout and it covers a wide range of styles and genres, like most photography books it has a strong European and American bias, but that's nothing new.
My complaint with the book would be that it could certainly cover some newer, emerging talent, while the book covers many artists you wouldn't see on the shelves of Waterstones it's by no means packed with obscure young talent in need of exposure, pun not intended. The other issue for me is the text, it's both typographically poor, in that it's MASSIVE and poorly laid out, it's also very thin on conceptual detail and depth. Won't be a problem for everyone, but I'd have liked to see more.
That aside, for it's current very low price it serves as a great introduction to a fascinating area the arts, just don't expect too much. Should you be interested in a more comprehensive survey of modern photography try and track down a copy of Vitamin Ph, which is excellent. Or better yet support British journals such as Photoworks and Source!
As others have described, the book features a sectioned approach to the big hitters in art and contemporary photography from the last 30 or so years, in fact, in some cases I was surprised to see such old work from (excellent) artists like Sugimoto. Images from the 70's aren't very NOW as the book might have you expect, even if they are lovely! Reproductions are good throughout and it covers a wide range of styles and genres, like most photography books it has a strong European and American bias, but that's nothing new.
My complaint with the book would be that it could certainly cover some newer, emerging talent, while the book covers many artists you wouldn't see on the shelves of Waterstones it's by no means packed with obscure young talent in need of exposure, pun not intended. The other issue for me is the text, it's both typographically poor, in that it's MASSIVE and poorly laid out, it's also very thin on conceptual detail and depth. Won't be a problem for everyone, but I'd have liked to see more.
That aside, for it's current very low price it serves as a great introduction to a fascinating area the arts, just don't expect too much. Should you be interested in a more comprehensive survey of modern photography try and track down a copy of Vitamin Ph, which is excellent. Or better yet support British journals such as Photoworks and Source!
14 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Jee Sun Park
Format:Hardcover
The book is divided into themes, such as The City, Portraiture,
etc.
It provides a great intro to all sections, notes on a body of
work that is current for each of the photographers she has
chosen in each section, and the reproductions are amazing.
Each photographer has a quote that is especially well chosen
to depict their body or work, or that reveals about them as a photographer/artist.
etc.
It provides a great intro to all sections, notes on a body of
work that is current for each of the photographers she has
chosen in each section, and the reproductions are amazing.
Each photographer has a quote that is especially well chosen
to depict their body or work, or that reveals about them as a photographer/artist.
Format:Paperback
I must confess to finding this book very interesting, Bright speaks clearly with a voice of authority. It is refreshing to see that long gone are the attitudes that photography is not art, here we get on with the business in hand, that of defining and providing examples of the best of art photography right now.
As usual with 'art', some of the concepts will be unappealing and lack depth or longevity, but there are many gems in here and some images that are genuinely excellent. Off course, everyone looks for different things when it comes to art and I am sure that what appealed to me will not to others and vice-versa.
On the whole this book clearly divides art photography into fundamental sectors and explains the state of progress in each, I found Brights writing understandable, accessible and she certainly does not preach from a lofty pulpit, she seems to understand that photography, by its democratic nature, is the art for the masses. She understands that this does not cheapen the artform at all.
An invigorating, interesting book that serves as an excellent introduction to the world of art photography.
As usual with 'art', some of the concepts will be unappealing and lack depth or longevity, but there are many gems in here and some images that are genuinely excellent. Off course, everyone looks for different things when it comes to art and I am sure that what appealed to me will not to others and vice-versa.
On the whole this book clearly divides art photography into fundamental sectors and explains the state of progress in each, I found Brights writing understandable, accessible and she certainly does not preach from a lofty pulpit, she seems to understand that photography, by its democratic nature, is the art for the masses. She understands that this does not cheapen the artform at all.
An invigorating, interesting book that serves as an excellent introduction to the world of art photography.
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Very ordinary book
The author seems to rant a lot merely compiling the photographs of famous photographers. But the content is badly managed & even the selection of photographs leave a lot to be... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Damoo
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Art Photography Now
Beautifuly written and in depth analized of general photography, from cultural point of view to artistic one.
a must for photography takers and lovers.
a must for photography takers and lovers.
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Lazy
A lazy book that simply promotes the usual suspects in the art photography world and adds absolutely nothing new to the mix. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Paul R Ellis
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Great insight
A great book especially for me as I've started an HND in photography. Easy to read and laid out well.
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Junk
We all know that a great deal of nonsense surrounds the world of fine art and it seems fine art photography falls victim to the same problem. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Nadger
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Great Book
I had to buy this book as part of my reading list for university. I really love this book.
It has great introductions to each of the genres of photography. Read more
It has great introductions to each of the genres of photography. Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2010 by Charlotte
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Published on 1 April 2006 by Mr. J. A. Holmes
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