Overview
This monograph is part of Phaidon's "55" series, featuring 55 works by notable photographers. Alfred Stieglitz is an introduction to the work of one of the most important American cultural figures of the twentieth century. It documents the evolution of Stieglitz's style from his pictorialism to 'straight' photography through a chronological sequence of 55 images. Stieglitz was a key figure in the history of photography, and his work was central to America's acceptance of photography as a serious form of artistic expression. The introductory essay by Graham Clarke outlines the importance of Stieglitz's position as one of the greatest promoters of the American modernist movement. The book includes both iconic images such as "The Steerage" (1907), as well as lesser-known works. The picture-by-picture commentary offers insight into individual works and allows casual browsing.
Synopsis
This monograph is part of Phaidon's "55" series, featuring 55 works by notable photographers. Alfred Stieglitz is an introduction to the work of one of the most important American cultural figures of the twentieth century. It documents the evolution of Stieglitz's style from his pictorialism to 'straight' photography through a chronological sequence of 55 images. Stieglitz was a key figure in the history of photography, and his work was central to America's acceptance of photography as a serious form of artistic expression. The introductory essay by Graham Clarke outlines the importance of Stieglitz's position as one of the greatest promoters of the American modernist movement. The book includes both iconic images such as "The Steerage" (1907), as well as lesser-known works. The picture-by-picture commentary offers insight into individual works and allows casual browsing.