A classic collection of the acclaimed photographer's limited edition portfolios, now available in a gorgeous trade paperback edition.
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In a career that spanned more than five decades, Ansel Adams was at once America's foremost landscape photographer and one of its most ardent environmentalists.
John Szarkowski is Director Emeritus of the Department of Photography, The Museum of Modern Art, New York. His most recent book is John Szarkowski (Bulfinch, 2005) and another of his books, The Idea of Louis Sullivan, was reissued by Bulfinch in 2000. Szarkowski lives in East Chatham, NY, and New York City.
John Szarkowski is Director Emeritus of the Department of Photography, The Museum of Modern Art, New York. His most recent book is John Szarkowski (Bulfinch, 2005) and another of his books, The Idea of Louis Sullivan, was reissued by Bulfinch in 2000. Szarkowski lives in East Chatham, NY, and New York City.
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Ansel Adams (1902 - 1984) was the most honored American photographer of the twentieth century. Through his exhibitions and publication of his work, his writings, and his leadership in the Sierra Club, Adams was also a prescient and highly effective voice in the fight to preserve America's remaining wilderness.
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By R. Ellis
Format:Hardcover
This book is a compilation of images that Ansel compiled into portfolios, along with a brief introduction by the author. Some of these images can be found in other compilations, but are more powerful here because they are grouped as Ansel chose to group them. Each of his portfolios is well printed, for a book printing of a silver image that is, and his statement is included for each, just as in the actual editions. Overall, this is a nice compilation of images, and an opportunity to see them grouped as the photographer felt they should be. There are few enough words, with the major focus being on the main subject, his images. This is a great addition to the library of any Adams fan, but is not an indispensable tome.
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In this wonderful book we see seven great portfolio works of a lens crafter extraordinaire. His work is on the same level as the Impressionist Artists of Cezanne or Van Gogh. In looking at the selected photos of each of these portfolios one wonders at the genius of Ansel Adams. Obviously Adams possesses the technical ability to compose and shoot a good picture. The question remains, how is it that Adams can depict an impressionistic blur in black and white which resembles the art prevalent in the late 19th century by the school of Impressionistic painters. To further complicate the description of Adams work, while he shows the hint of a blur, his pictures are absolutely clear. His use of light along with mirrored reflections are his absolute trademarks. Also his use of capturing the different textures of subjects in his pictures are remarkable.
In looking through these magnificent works of Adams, we see the grandeur of our National Parks which were essentially created by President Theodore Roosevelt with the passage of the "Antiquities Act" during the beginning of the 20th century. In retrospect it's a shame that Roosevelt never witnessed the portfolios of Ansel Adams. Looking at the entire works in these portfolios we see that Adams has concentrated his oeuvre of work mostly to the Western sections of the USA. I find some of his work due East as being worthy of further Adams attention, which of course never happened.
In studying, analyzing and perusing these portfolios, I find myself presented different textures and subjects presented to my field of vision which are different each and every time I see these presentations.
These pictures are a joy to our sense of sight. They are works of art to be treasured. Ansel Adams has brought forth the ultimate art form of photography. How can anyone rate this book less than 5 Stars?
In looking through these magnificent works of Adams, we see the grandeur of our National Parks which were essentially created by President Theodore Roosevelt with the passage of the "Antiquities Act" during the beginning of the 20th century. In retrospect it's a shame that Roosevelt never witnessed the portfolios of Ansel Adams. Looking at the entire works in these portfolios we see that Adams has concentrated his oeuvre of work mostly to the Western sections of the USA. I find some of his work due East as being worthy of further Adams attention, which of course never happened.
In studying, analyzing and perusing these portfolios, I find myself presented different textures and subjects presented to my field of vision which are different each and every time I see these presentations.
These pictures are a joy to our sense of sight. They are works of art to be treasured. Ansel Adams has brought forth the ultimate art form of photography. How can anyone rate this book less than 5 Stars?
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the zoom system is amazing! Ansel Adams is always great! i would buy it right now
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