Uwe Ommer, a sought-after commercial photographer based in New York and Paris, has made a name for himself with his own uncommissioned works, as this book eloquently attests. For the aesthete Uwe Ommer, the bodies of black women represent the epitome of beauty. His photographs are exactly what they show, no more and no less than a homage to female beauty. And of course that homage is paid in the perfect setting, the stunning landscape of Africa. Callxthe Beyala, born in Cameroon, is one of the leading Francophile African poets. The texts in this book were written especially as a commentary on the photography of Uwe Ommer.
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Uwe Ommer became fascinated with photography at a young age and in 1962 moved to Paris, where he initially worked as a photographer's assistant. Within a few years, he opened his own photography studio, primarily shooting fashion and advertising photos. Quickly gaining respect for his work in Paris, Ommer began showing in local galleries and eventually published his first book, Photoedition Uwe Ommer, in 1979, a collection of personal and advertising works. In the following years, he would publish five more books of his photographs. In 2002, Uwe Ommer was awarded an Honorary Fellowship to the Royal Photographic Society for the impact of his lifetime of work. His other books for TASCHEN include Black Ladies, Asian Ladies, Transit, and 1000 Families.
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Uwe Omer's homage to the sublime grace and beauty of black ladies is a celebration of African women and their enviroment. The pictures are simple only in that what they portray needs no ehancing. The sensuous ladies he photographs are the epitomy of womanhood; gracefull, styelish, rugged and natural. The landscpe of Africa perfectly mirrors these qualities resulting in a wonderfull study. Also included are the poems of Calixthe Beyala, a leading francophone African poet, her words complimenting the photographs perfectly. This book will be enjoyed by men and women of all races who revel is the supreme beauty of the African woman, Ommer has captured their spirit perfectly. I cannot reccomend it highly enough.
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Often overlooked when it comes to photographing women, seemingly one of the last taboos is picturing and framing black women. These are not the hard S&M worlds of the European studio, bleached into extremes but the opposite of the polarity, subtle tones of brown, green orange and creams.
Women displaying their beauty within the shadows of the environment they inhabit. As a result the effect is absolutely stunning as he brings out another geist to the world with his eye for composition and detail.
The women beam out a sense of sensuality and allure whilst the worlds they inhabit appear less than the Africa presented in numerous documentaries but hidden lands steeped in a sense of unalienated mystique.
Worth the while to journey into the magical worlds that have been evoked within these stunning impressions of Africa
Women displaying their beauty within the shadows of the environment they inhabit. As a result the effect is absolutely stunning as he brings out another geist to the world with his eye for composition and detail.
The women beam out a sense of sensuality and allure whilst the worlds they inhabit appear less than the Africa presented in numerous documentaries but hidden lands steeped in a sense of unalienated mystique.
Worth the while to journey into the magical worlds that have been evoked within these stunning impressions of Africa
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This is a wonderful hommage to the charm and beauty of black women. And its tribute is paid in the perfect setting - the stunning landscape of Africa. Ommer's rich color photography creates a kaleidoscopic array matching perfectly with his subjects' glistening black skin. Glamour never looked so good!
This book has already achieved a cult following so it is highly recommended that collectors get this while they can. It's a photographic treasure and touching testimony to the beauty of Africa's Black Ladies.
This book has already achieved a cult following so it is highly recommended that collectors get this while they can. It's a photographic treasure and touching testimony to the beauty of Africa's Black Ladies.
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Lovely art
The photos in this book are really beautiful , the photographer has really captured all the essence and sensuality of the truly stunning models. Read more
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The beauty of blackness
A celebration of black female beauty. All what a black female lover seeks for in pictures. Fantastic!
Published on 7 Jun 2004 by "nsimalen"
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