"The Realisms of Berenice Abbott" provides the first in-depth consideration of the work of photographer Berenice Abbott. Though best known for her 1930s documentary images of New York City, this book examines a broad range of Abbott's work - including portraits from the 1920s, little known and uncompleted projects from the 1930s, and experimental science photography from the 1950s. It argues that Abbott consistently relied on realism as the theoretical armature for her work, even as her understanding of that term changed ...
Read More
"The Realisms of Berenice Abbott" provides the first in-depth consideration of the work of photographer Berenice Abbott. Though best known for her 1930s documentary images of New York City, this book examines a broad range of Abbott's work - including portraits from the 1920s, little known and uncompleted projects from the 1930s, and experimental science photography from the 1950s. It argues that Abbott consistently relied on realism as the theoretical armature for her work, even as her understanding of that term changed over time and in relation to specific historical circumstances. But as Weissman demonstrates, Abbott's unflinching commitment to 'realist' aesthetics led her to develop a critical theory of documentary that recognizes the complexity of representation without excluding or obscuring a connection between art and engagement in the political public sphere. In telling Abbott's story, "The Realisms of Berenice Abbott" reveals insights into the politics and social context of documentary production and presents a thoughtful analysis of why documentary remains a compelling artistic strategy today.
Read Less
Add this copy of The Realisms of Berenice Abbott to cart. $76.34, new condition, Sold by Paperbackshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bensenville, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by University of California Press.
Add this copy of The Realisms of Berenice Abbott: Documentary to cart. $89.21, new condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 2011 by University of California Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Though best known for her 1930s documentary images of New York City, this book examines a broad range of Berenice Abbott's work-including portraits from the 1920s, little known and uncompleted projects from the 1930s, and experimental science photography from the 1950s. Series: The Phillips Book Prize Series. Num Pages: 264 pages, 80 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AJB; AJCR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 255 x 186 x 22. Weight in Grams: 824. 2011. 1st Edition. Hardcover.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
Add this copy of The Realisms of Berenice Abbott to cart. $90.36, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2011 by University of California Press.
Add this copy of The Realisms of Berenice Abbott: Documentary to cart. $92.82, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2011 by University of California Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Cloth over boards. Contains: Unspecified. Phillips Collection Book Prize Series . Includes unspecified. Intended for college/higher education audience.
Add this copy of The Realisms of Berenice Abbott: Documentary to cart. $95.00, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2011 by University of California Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Cloth over boards. Contains: Unspecified. Phillips Collection Book Prize Series . Includes unspecified. Intended for college/higher education audience.
Add this copy of The Realisms of Berenice Abbott: Documentary to cart. $110.77, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by University of California Press.
