Irving Penn: Beyond Beauty

Irving Pennimusti • ISBN-13 978‑0300214901

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Irving Penn: Beyond Beauty

Irving Pennimusti

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ISBN-10: 0300214901 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300214901 · 2015 · 1st Edition

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This comprehensive volume examines the expansive career of Irving Penn, one of the most influential photographers of the twentieth century. Through a meticulous selection of his iconic portraits, fashion editorials, and still-life compositions, the book explores Penn’s rigorous studio practice and his mastery of silver gelatin printing. It serves as a definitive survey of his aesthetic evolution and enduring impact on the visual language of modern photography.

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Publisher: imusti
1st Edition2015
Pages: 239Language: EnglishPrinted in: United States of AmericaPaper finish: Matte

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Author: Irving PennContributor: Merry A. Foresta

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Inferred: 770Inferred: Artistic PhotographyInferred: ExhibitionsInferred: Photography, Artistic

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Cornerstone of: 20th Century Photography

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