Contributions

  • Salvesen, Britt, author - Contributor
  • Gefter, Philip - Contributor
  • Katz, Jonathan D., 1958- - Contributor
  • Linkof, Ryan - Contributor
  • Meyer, Richard - Contributor
and 4 more
  • Squiers, Carol, 1948- - Contributor
  • Mapplethorpe, Robert - Contributor
  • J. Paul Getty Museum - Contributor
  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art - Contributor

Publication

2016 - J. Paul Getty Museum, California

Language

English

Word Count

82,500 words, Guess

Page Count

330 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9781606064696
  • Open LibraryOL27209564M

Classifications

  • DDC770.74/79493
  • LCCTR647 .M362 2016
  • LCCTR647.M362 2016

Alternate Titles

  • Robert Mapplethorpe, the perfect medium.

Description

The legacy of Robert Mapplethorpe (1946-1989) is rich and complicated, triggering controversy, polarizing critics, and providing inspiration for many artists who followed him. One of the most influential figures of his time, today Mapplethorpe stands as an example to emerging photographers who continue to experiment with the boundaries of acceptability and concepts of the beautiful.Robert Mapplethorpe: The Photographs offers a timely and rewarding examination of his oeuvre and influence.

Subjects

Topics

Exhibitions770.74/79493Tr647 .m362 2016Artistic PhotographyJ. Paul Getty MuseumMapplethorpe, robertPhotography, artistic

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