Photography at MoMA: 1840-1920

Name: Photography at MoMA: 1840-1920
Brand: Museum of Modern Art

Museum of Modern Art

Explore the evolution of photography from its invention to influential art movements in "Photography at MoMA: 1840-1920." This comprehensive hardcover book, authored by Lucy Gallun, offers a new perspective on photographic history through MoMA's extensive collection. Featuring over 400 stunning reproductions, the book delves into the medium's journey, showcasing its role in international art movements like Pictorialism and modernism. Discover masterworks by renowned photographers such as Julia Margaret Cameron, Roger Fenton, Nadar, and Edward Steichen, alongside lesser-known gems and vernacular forms of photography. Each of the eight chapters is introduced by a concise essay, providing insightful context. This volume is the final installment in a series dedicated to presenting a new and comprehensive history of photography, encouraging fresh interpretations and appreciation of works with exceptional significance, surprise, and influence. **Summary:** Photography at MoMA: 1840-1920, Hardcover, English, 376 pages, ISBN: 9781633450288, Publication Year: 2017, Author: Lucy Gallun, Publisher: Museum of Modern Art, NY.