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Studies of the Female Nude

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Publisher Twin Palms has picked up the torch here for this most amazing talent, Andre De Dienes, and has created here what can only be described as a long overdue tribute to a neglected master. While De Dienes has always been somewhat well known for his work with Marilyn Monroe (he gave Marilyn her first modeling gig), his collaboration with her has come to overshadow his other work, which includes some amazing figure studies and nudes. That body of work is what's represented here, and Studies of the Female Nude is just that - a brilliant, classic, engaging photostudy of the naked female form. There are 100 magnificent nudes and 192 pages featured in this 10x11" encapsulation of a master photographer's lifelong infatuation with the nude form.

De Dienes has that rare and amazing ability - his nudes are often shot in the "traditional" style where the subject is presented more as a piece of art than as a living, breathing, personality-driven individual. But De Dienes still manages, through his powerful sense of positioning and composition, to make his subjects seem so absolutely electrifying, so deliciously sensual. These are art nudes, yes - but be prepared to be aroused. This is spectacular stuff not to be missed.

Publisher Twin Palms has picked up the torch for this most amazing talent, Andre De Dienes, and has created here what can only be described as a long overdue tribute to a neglected master. While De Dienes has always been somewhat well known for his work with Marilyn Monroe (he gave Marilyn her first modeling gig), his collaboration with her has come to overshadow his other work, which includes some amazing figure studies and nudes. That body of work is what's represented here, and Studies of the Female Nude is just that - a brilliant, classic, engaging photostudy of the naked female form. There are 100 magnificent nudes and 192 pages featured in this 10x11" encapsulation of a master photographer's lifelong infatuation with the nude form.

De Dienes has that rare and amazing ability - his nudes are often shot in the "traditional" style where the subject is presented more as a piece of art than as a living, breathing, personality-driven individual. But De Dienes still manages, through his powerful sense of positioning and composition, to make his subjects seem so absolutely electrifying, so deliciously sensual. These are art nudes, yes - but be prepared to be aroused. This is spectacular stuff not to be missed.

STUDIES OF THE FEMALE NUDE by Andre Dienes (1931885397) is published in a limited first edition of 4,000 casebound copies; so run, don't walk, to get yours - especially if you're a college-level art library. Black and white artistic shots of the female nude are presented on oversized pages for maximum effect, have a strong nature-background orientation, and play with composition as well as presentation: from marbled and venetian-blind foregrounds to studies in contrast. The artistic displays go far beyond most nude photography gatherings, providing the works of a master best known for his Marilyn Monroe photos - but capable, as STUDIES OF THE FEMALE NUDE displays, of so very much more.

awesome book! great quality pictures. nice and big for the coffee table. wonderful black and white from cover to cover.