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This book, now updated and expanded, is a profusely illustrated survey of the use of photography in contemporary art since the mid-1980s. It features the work of more than 170 of internationally renowned and up-and-coming artist-photographers, including Andreas Gursky, Nan Goldin, Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Richard Billingham, Jürgen Teller, Thomas Demand, Christopher Williams, Sherrie Levine, Jeff Wall, Wolfgang Tillmans, Zoe Leonard, and many more. Themed chapters consider subjects such as narrative and storytelling in art photography, photographing the everyday and the insignificant, the use of photography in conceptual art, and the cool, detached, objective aesthetic prevalent in current art photography. A new eighth chapter examines why many artists, in the age of digital photography, make work that focuses on the physical and material properties of photography, respond to the changing means of distributing photographic images, and push the boundaries of technology to reach larger and more diverse audiences.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is an excellent introduction to contemporary photographic themes and practitioners, it's well-written, up-to-date and great value for money.
Unfortunately, because so much ground is covered in such a small space, it's hard to get a true appreciation of some photographers' work when it is summarised down to one or two sentences. Similarly, virtually all photographers are represented by a single image which, due to the format of the book, is often too small for practical purposes. Many of the phographers work demands to be seen as a series if it is to be understood.
These failings are unfortunate but, given the size and price of the book, inevitable. After reading this you will certainly find yourself seeking out more detailed information on many of the artists featured, but you will at least have a clear overall picture of the contemporary art-photographic scene.
Unfortunately, because so much ground is covered in such a small space, it's hard to get a true appreciation of some photographers' work when it is summarised down to one or two sentences. Similarly, virtually all photographers are represented by a single image which, due to the format of the book, is often too small for practical purposes. Many of the phographers work demands to be seen as a series if it is to be understood.
These failings are unfortunate but, given the size and price of the book, inevitable. After reading this you will certainly find yourself seeking out more detailed information on many of the artists featured, but you will at least have a clear overall picture of the contemporary art-photographic scene.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Opposed to what is said in the introduction this is actually a "checklist of the photographers who merit a mention in a discussion on photography as contemporary art (...) in major art centers such as New York, Berlin Tokyo or London". That is it. A good, handy sort of "who is who" type of catalog of contemporary artists and trends.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a truly brilliant introduction to the themes and issues in contemporary art photography; very well-written and accessible, it touches on the work of an interesting and truly international selection of current photographers and artists who use this medium. Using a collection of broad and interlocking themes, it provides an indispensible scaffolding upon which those unfamiliar with current "art-think" can make sense of this demanding and constantly changing discipline. This book is amazingly unpretentious, with language which is engaging, clear and concise. It is impressively up to date, and (especially for the price) the choice, number and quality of reproductions is remarkable; a must for all students of art and design. Charlotte Cotton should be congratulated and commissioned to re-write this book every five years.
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Value for money
For this price & the amount of information, all I can say was its a value for money purchase. Not a great collection/exhibit of photographs or stunning pros. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Damoo
Informative and interesting
This is the first book of this kind I've read. Having recently started a Photography degree I was recommended this book by my tutor. Read more
Published 16 months ago by L. Roseblade
Deep heat
This is not for the faint-hearted or for the happy snapper. The language is very academic and the arguments and deep and heated, but it opens new vistas that other wise I would not... Read more
Published 19 months ago by n8trm
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A Very good book. Though i do need a dictionary beside me to decipher some of the words DOH!
Published 20 months ago
good book
This book has come in to much use as I'm taking A.S photography, this book covers most sections of contemporary art with a good amount of information on each artist. Read more
Published on 31 May 2010 by Phoebe Dixon
my view on this product
I'm studying a photography course at University, I bought this book as my lecturer told me it would give me a good insight into the many photographers and some history of the... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2010 by Marie-louise Hall
great insight into todays photography
Every photography degree student should have one! Great outlook and informative on photography today.
Published on 17 May 2009 by A. Allen
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Brilliant book! Really well written and presented. Easy to follow themes in contemporary photography. Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2009 by Siobhain Moakes
An excellent introduction to the subject.
This book gives an excellent introduction to photography as a contemporary art form. Arranged in clear sections dealing with aspects of art photography, such as the deadpan... Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2005
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