Description: Postcards from the Road by Jonathan Day Taking Robert Franks iconic images as his point of reference, the author shot new photographs that commented on the road and contemporary America. In this title, these images are paired with critical commentary that details the aspects of the work that are visually expounded and explained in the authors complementary images. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Walker Evans said in his 1958 introduction to Robert Franks The Americans, "For the thousandth time, it must be said that pictures speak for themselves, wordlessly, visually, or they fail." The imagesrevolutionized postwar American photography. With their candid images of men and women from all classes and walks of life, the photographs presented a very different story than that portrayed by the wholesome caricature of midcentury prosperity pervading American photography at the time. Although initially dismissed by his peers for his pioneering work, Frank was ultimately credited with changing the course of the art form, and his photography holds a secure status in the history of twentieth-century art. And he did all this without words. It seems appropriate then – and not a little overdue – that Jonathan Day has created a book that expounds, explores, and examines Franks workpictorially. Taking Franks iconic images as his point of reference, Day shot new photographs that commented on the road and contemporary America. Here, these images are paired with critical commentary that details the aspects of the work that are visually expounded and explained in Days complementary images. A visual entryway to the photographs and themes of this iconic book in the history of photography,Postcards from the Roadrepresents an innovative, carefully considered departure from standard photographic textbooks. Author Biography Jonathan Day is professor of transmedia arts at the Art Institute of Birmingham UK, steering member of the Birmingham Photography and Archive Research Group, and visiting professor at IVE, Hong Kong; Silpakorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; and the Academy of Design, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Table of Contents Introduction Preface: Vesuvio Postcards from the Road Conclusion Bibliography About the Author Details ISBN178320186X Author Jonathan Day Short Title POSTCARDS FROM THE ROAD Language English ISBN-10 178320186X ISBN-13 9781783201860 Media Book Format Paperback Pages 220 Year 2014 Imprint Intellect Books Place of Publication Bristol Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 50 colour plates DEWEY 779.9973 Publication Date 2014-06-15 NZ Release Date 2014-06-15 UK Release Date 2014-06-15 Subtitle Robert Franks The Americans Audience General AU Release Date 2014-06-14 Publisher Intellect 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:129563886;
Price: 76.94 AUD
Location: Melbourne
End Time: 2024-11-19T05:08:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11.82 AUD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9781783201860
Author: Jonathan Day
Type: Does not apply
Book Title: Postcards from the Road
