Willy Ronis by Willy Ronis: The Master Photographer's Unpublished Albums by Will

Description: Willy Ronis by Willy Ronis by Willy Ronis The definitive reference on master French photographer Willy Ronis, this volume reproduces personal and previously unpublished photo albums of his work that he curated and commentated throughout his career.A key figure in twentieth-century photography, Willy Ronis conveyed the poetic reality of postwar France in iconic black and white photographs. Influenced by Alfred Steiglitz and Ansel Adams, and amicable with his contemporary Magnum photographers, Ronis was the first French photographer to contribute to Life magazine. In the 1950s, MoMA curator Edward Steichen featured Ronis-along with Henri- Cartier Bresson, Robert Doisneau, and Brassaï- in the groundbreaking exhibitions The Family of Man and Five French Photographers .Throughout his life, this powerhouse of humanist photography kept meticulous record of his work, curating each era into albums, which are reproduced here for the first time. Timeless photographs of postwar France and its inhabitants are accompanied by the photographers original observations and comments, framing the images within their technical and historical context. Photography historian Matthieu Rivallins critical perspective adds nuance to the photographers notes, and the ensemble is a groundbreaking and definitive reference on the myriad aspects of the artists immense career and is an essential volume for all photography aficionados. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Major twentieth-century photographer Willy Ronis (1910–2009) contributed to Life, Vogue, and Time, and he received numerous international awards. Exhibition curator and author Matthieu Rivallin manages the twentieth-century-photography archives at the Mediathèque de lArchitecture et du Patrimoine in Paris. Review "Known for conveying the reality of post-war France through black and white images, Ronis is recognised as a key figure in 20th century photography. Flammarions publication showcases personal and previously unseen works, each framed within their technical and historical context – offering an intimate and definitive compendium of the artists oeuvre." —Aesthetica Magazine Review Quote "Known for conveying the reality of post-war France through black and white images, Ronis is recognised as a key figure in 20th century photography. Flammarions publication showcases personal and previously unseen works, each framed within their technical and historical context - offering an intimate and definitive compendium of the artists oeuvre." -- Aesthetica Magazine Details ISBN208020372X Author Willy Ronis Publisher Editions Flammarion Year 2018 ISBN-10 208020372X ISBN-13 9782080203724 Format Hardcover Pages 600 Publication Date 2018-10-04 Media Book Imprint Flammarion Subtitle The Master Photographers Unpublished Albums Place of Publication Paris Country of Publication France Illustrations 530 Illustrations, color DEWEY 779.092 Short Title Willy Ronis by Willy Ronis Language English UK Release Date 2018-10-04 Audience General AU Release Date 2018-10-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:124260927;

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