Greta Pratt's extraordinary photographs give us glimpses of people and places that stimulate us to think about our history, not only of the great American West, but of the nation itself. Her point of view is delightfully antic and provocative. We want not only to enjoy the moment of our viewing, but also to study and ponder each photograph, challenged to find its larger meaning. Howard Zinn Using History takes us on a tour of American's celebrating their past. From Civil War battle reenactments to Abraham Lincoln ...
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Greta Pratt's extraordinary photographs give us glimpses of people and places that stimulate us to think about our history, not only of the great American West, but of the nation itself. Her point of view is delightfully antic and provocative. We want not only to enjoy the moment of our viewing, but also to study and ponder each photograph, challenged to find its larger meaning. Howard Zinn Using History takes us on a tour of American's celebrating their past. From Civil War battle reenactments to Abraham Lincoln impersonators to colossal buffalo and Indians, Greta Pratt's vivid, humorous, color photographs examine how historic iconography is used and challenge us to question who Americans are.
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Add this copy of Using History to cart. $12.50, very good condition, Sold by Hennessey + Ingalls rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Steidl Publishing.
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Used-Very Good. According to critic Howard Zinn ('People's History of the United States'), 'Greta Pratt's extraordinary photographs give us glimpses of people and places that stimulate us to think about our history, not only of the great American West, but of the nation itself. Her point of view is delightfully antic and provocative. We want not only to enjoy the moment of our viewing, but also to study and ponder each photograph, challenged to find its larger meaning. ' 'Using History' takes us on a tour of Americans celebrating their past. From Civil War battle reenactments to Abraham Lincoln impersonators to colossal buffalos and Indians, Greta Pratt's color photographs examine how historic iconography is used, and her work challenges us to question who Americans are. Taking an approach that is both affectionate toward her subjects yet sardonic about the larger implications of their actions, Pratt cuts to the heart of the ambivalent drives that move Americans. Top of spine bumped, otherwise very nice, clean, tight copy free of any marks.
Add this copy of Using History to cart. $110.00, new condition, Sold by Books 4 All rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Spring Branch, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Steidl Publishing.
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New. In original unopened shrinkwrap. Ship in sturdy box with bubble wrap. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 88 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.