The photographs of Olivo Barbieri depict nocturnal urban landscapes that are saturated in color and light. Bursting with evidence of human activity, Barbieri's cities seem nevertheless devoid of life. Accompanied by descriptive text, the images in Barbieri's collection resonate with dreamlike potency. 22 color photos.
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The photographs of Olivo Barbieri depict nocturnal urban landscapes that are saturated in color and light. Bursting with evidence of human activity, Barbieri's cities seem nevertheless devoid of life. Accompanied by descriptive text, the images in Barbieri's collection resonate with dreamlike potency. 22 color photos.
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Add this copy of Olivo Barbieri-Artificial Illuminations to cart. $24.95, good condition, Sold by Hennessey + Ingalls rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Smithsonian Books.
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Used-Good. The photographs of Olivo Barbieri depict nocturnal urban landscapes that are saturated in color, dominated by architecture, punctuated by street and business signs, and bisected by streaks of light from cars and trains. Bursting with evidence of human activity, Barbieri's cities seem nevertheless devoid of life. Whether in Italy, Hong Kong, or Japan, he creates a world free of darkness, in which light, rather than simply revealing a scene, becomes a tangible part of it. Accompanied by an essay that discusses Barbieri's techniques and explores the implications of a light-filled nighttime landscape, the images in this collection resonate with dreamlike potency. The photographs of Olivo Barbieri depict nocturnal urban landscapes that are saturated in color and light. Bursting with evidence of human activity, Barbieri's cities seem nevertheless devoid of life. Accompanied by descriptive text, the images in Barbieri's collection resonate with dreamlike potency. 22 color photos. Slight scratching/scuffing on dust jacket. Book has mild shelf wear.
