PHOTOFILE - Berenice Abbott
Although born in the United States, it was in Paris that Berenice Abbott forged her passion for photography. She was first introduced to the art by working as Man Ray's assistant, but soon left to set up her own studio, where she photographed the leading figures in Parisian literary and artistic circles, including James Joyce and Jean Cocteau. She also met and drew inspiration from the great photographer Eugène Atget, whose work she tirelessly promoted.
Back in her homeland, Abbott began her major project, Changing New York, in which she documented the interaction between the city's spectacular architecture and its inhabitants in a series of remarkable images that have made her famous.
By the time of her death at the age of 93, Abbott's diverse body of work had earned her a reputation as one of America's greatest photographers.
EAN 9780500411001
Release date 01/09/2010
Publisher Thames & hudson
Although born in the United States, it was in Paris that Berenice Abbott forged her passion for photography. She was first introduced to the art by working as Man Ray's assistant, but soon left to set up her own studio, where she photographed the leading figures in Parisian literary and artistic circles, including James Joyce and Jean Cocteau. She also met and drew inspiration from the great photographer Eugène Atget, whose work she tirelessly promoted.
Back in her homeland, Abbott began her major project, Changing New York, in which she documented the interaction between the city's spectacular architecture and its inhabitants in a series of remarkable images that have made her famous.
By the time of her death at the age of 93, Abbott's diverse body of work had earned her a reputation as one of America's greatest photographers.
EAN 9780500411001
Release date 01/09/2010
Publisher Thames & hudson
Although born in the United States, it was in Paris that Berenice Abbott forged her passion for photography. She was first introduced to the art by working as Man Ray's assistant, but soon left to set up her own studio, where she photographed the leading figures in Parisian literary and artistic circles, including James Joyce and Jean Cocteau. She also met and drew inspiration from the great photographer Eugène Atget, whose work she tirelessly promoted.
Back in her homeland, Abbott began her major project, Changing New York, in which she documented the interaction between the city's spectacular architecture and its inhabitants in a series of remarkable images that have made her famous.
By the time of her death at the age of 93, Abbott's diverse body of work had earned her a reputation as one of America's greatest photographers.
EAN 9780500411001
Release date 01/09/2010
Publisher Thames & hudson
