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Books : Committed to the Image: Contemporary Black Photographers |
from: Rizzoli International Publications
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 779.0922
EAN: 9781858941233
ISBN: 1858941237
Label: Rizzoli International Publications
Manufacturer: Rizzoli International Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: 2001-02
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Studio: Rizzoli International Publications
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Product Description:
The ninety-five African American contemporary photographers represented in this volume have used their cameras as tools of social commentary and personal and artistic exploration, bearing witness to changes in the American experience over the past fifty years. These uncompromising, thought-provoking, often highly politicized images cover subjects such as the daily life of African Americans; the struggle of the Civil Rights movement; the history of Black musicianship; and the influence of African American art, literature, and ideals of beauty on American society at large. Black artists, philosophers, writers, poets, musicians, politicians, and sports heroes are featured throughout. Some of the images address the most personal issues of philosophy and identity. The photographers featured, all working today and most of them at the height of their productivity, come from every region of the United States; together, their work represents a far-ranging exploration of contemporary African American identity.
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A wonderfully illustrated compilation of interesting photography. Decent. Somewhat reminds one of G. Parks' work (some does appear here). One does not have to be a photographer to appreciate this book. Explosion of creative expressions. Contemporary photography, --indeed!
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A wonderful book, revealing not only those things that make a culture unique, but showing the individual uniqueness of those operating and living within that culture. This books dispels myths that suggest we all think alike, look alike, perceive alike. There is vision here; there is perspective, and it's uniquely African-American, and highly artistic as well as educational.
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