Author

Contributions

  • Chéroux, Clément, 1970- editor, author - Contributor
  • Centre Georges Pompidou - Contributor
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - Contributor

Publication

2017 - , France

Language

English

Word Count

79,750 words, Guess

Page Count

319 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-103791357069
  • ISBN-139783791357065
  • Library of Congress Control Number2017940458
  • OCLC Control Number982089692
  • Better World Books9783791357065
and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC770
  • DDC779.092
  • LCCTR647 .E9 2017
and 1 more
  • LCCTR655

Description

Walker Evans was one of the most important American photographers of the 20th century. His focus on everyday life in America, in both urban and rural settings, makes him also one of the most relatable. This retrospective volume traces Evans' career through more than 300 images-from his first photographs of the late 1920s to his Polaroids of the 1970s. Organized thematically, the book examines topics such as Evans' relationship with the impresario Lincoln Kirstein, his work in postcards and magazines, and his lifelong exploration of the American vernacular. In addition, this volume features items from the photographer's own collection, including personal writings, signage, postcards, and other ephemera. Through these ancillary objects and a thorough overview of Evans' career, readers will come away with a better understanding of a photographer whose iconic photographs remain timeless.

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