This book, illustrated with 450 images, showcases the work of 300 women photographers from around the world, spanning the period from the invention of the medium to the dawn of the 21st century. Few of their names have survived to the present day, as they have been erased from the history of photography in favor of the “great masters.”
The erasure of women from the history of photography stems from a long tradition of disparagement. Yet as original and independent creators, they have never ceased to document, question, and transform the world, demonstrating that the camera can be a powerful tool for empowerment. The research led by Marie Robert and Luce Lebart was carried out with the support of Rencontres d’Arles and Women In Motion, a Kering program that highlights the role of women in the arts and culture.
Published by Editions Textuel, 2020
25 cm 28 cm, 504 pages, in good condition
ISBN
This book, illustrated with 450 images, showcases the work of 300 women photographers from around the world, spanning the period from the invention of the medium to the dawn of the 21st century. Few of their names have survived to the present day, as they have been erased from the history of photography in favor of the “great masters.”
The erasure of women from the history of photography stems from a long tradition of disparagement. Yet as original and independent creators, they have never ceased to document, question, and transform the world, demonstrating that the camera can be a powerful tool for empowerment. The research led by Marie Robert and Luce Lebart was carried out with the support of Rencontres d’Arles and Women In Motion, a Kering program that highlights the role of women in the arts and culture.
Published by Editions Textuel, 2020
25 cm 28 cm, 504 pages, in good condition
ISBN
