The Theatre of the Face

The Theatre of the Face Portrait Photography Since 1900

Hardback (28 Oct 2007)

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Publisher's Synopsis

An engaging and authoritative commentary on the history of portrait photography by one of the world's leading photography critics, this book provides a new perspective on the history of the medium through examining the personalities both behind and in front of the camera, as well as the fascinating relationship between photographer and subject as revealed through the genre. Fully illustrated with over 300 Black and White and colour photographs, it covers a broad range of styles and movements from early portraitists such as Edward Sheriff Curtis to the well-known work of seminal figures including Walker Evans, Cecil Beaton and August Sander, as well as contemporary portraiture by Thomas Ruff, Philip Lorca diCorcia and Cindy Sherman. This book is an essential title for critics, students of photography, photography enthusiasts, or anyone with a general interest in portraiture.

Book information

ISBN: 9780714843728
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
Imprint: Phaidon Press Limited
Pub date:
DEWEY: 778.920904
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 335
Weight: 1800g
Height: 276mm
Width: 214mm
Spine width: 39mm