{"product_id":"9788498444971","title":"Alvin Langdon Coburn","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAlvin Langdon Coburn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exhibition catalogue, published by Fundación Mapfre, offers an exhaustive look at the work of photographer Alvin Langdon Coburn, a key figure in the transition from pictorialism to modern photography. Through the reproduction of 180 photographs spanning his career, the reader will discover the evolution of an artist who captured the spirit of his time, from portraits of the London cultural elite to his innovative abstract vortices. An essential volume for understanding the history of photography and the perspective of one of its most unique pioneers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book analyzes Alvin Langdon Coburn's career in depth, from his beginnings influenced by pictorialism to the creation of his revolutionary \"vortographs,\" considered the first abstract works in the history of photography. The catalogue not only reproduces 180 of his most representative photographs, but also includes a text by curator Pamela Glasson Roberts, which contextualizes his work within the artistic landscape of the early 20th century. Additionally, a technical atlas by Anne Cartier-Bresson reveals the processes and materials used by the photographer, offering a unique perspective on his working method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eEvolution of artistic photography: from pictorialism to abstraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003ePortraits of the intelligentsia and the urban landscape of London and New York.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eTechnical and experimental innovation in the photographic medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eRelationship between photography and 20th-century artistic avant-gardes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eStudy of the creative process and the restoration of photographic works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at professional and amateur photographers, art historians, students of photography and visual communication, as well as collectors and lovers of classic photography. It will also be of great interest to any reader who wishes to learn about the work of a fundamental artist in the history of the image, whose work marked a turning point in the conception of photography as art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eA complete visual journey through the career of Alvin Langdon Coburn, with 180 high-quality reproductions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eExpert analysis and contextualization of his work by a specialized curator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eDetailed technical information on the photographic processes used, of great value to specialists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to understand the evolution of artistic photography through the work of one of its pioneers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pamela Glasson Roberts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fundación Mapfre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photography and photographers, Photographs: collections, Photojournalism, Gift books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exhibition catalogues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1580 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalogue stands as a reference work for the study of Alvin Langdon Coburn, offering a perfect balance between the reproduction of his graphic work and critical analysis. The inclusion of a technical atlas makes it a valuable resource not only for the photography enthusiast, but also for the professional interested in historical processes. It is a meticulous and rigorous publication, characteristic of an institution such as Fundación Mapfre, which satisfies both the curiosity of the general reader and the demands of the specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FUNDACION MAPFRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405654614363,"sku":"9788498444971","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849844497.jpg?v=1781829205","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498444971","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}