Cameraless Photography

The V&A Photography Library is a new series of accessible, introductory volumes to photography, illustrated with unprecedented access to the V&A's photography collection. Martin Barnes, Senior Curator of Photographs at the V&A, has written Cameraless Photography, a concise historical survey of photographic images created without a camera, spanning the early photographic experiments of Anna Atkins in the 19th century to the avant-garde photograms of modernists such as Man Ray and contemporary artists such as Susan Derges.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 27 September 2018
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

The V&A Photography Library is a groundbreaking series of accessible, introductory volumes that delve into the core themes, works, objects, and individuals that have shaped the world of photography. Illustrated with unparalleled access to the V&A's extensive photography collection, the oldest held by a public museum and considered one of the largest and most exquisite collections in the world, this collection has been further enriched through acquisitions from the Royal Photographic Society. Authored by Martin Barnes, Senior Curator of Photographs at the V&A, this series is scheduled for publication in conjunction with the opening of the V&A's new Photography Centre in autumn 2018.

Cameraless Photography: A Concise Historical Survey of Photographic Images Created Without a Camera presents a concise yet comprehensive historical overview of photographic images produced without the use of a camera. With over 125 photographs accompanied by extensive commentaries and an introduction, this book spans a chronology that encompasses the early photographic experiments of figures such as Anna Atkins in the 19th century, the avant-garde photograms of modernists like Man Ray, and the work of contemporary artists like Susan Derges, nearly two centuries later.

Visually captivating, Cameraless Photography offers an outstanding introduction to the key creative, cameraless processes that have flourished throughout the history of photography. These processes include photograms, chemigrams, luminograms, dye destruction prints, and more, all illustrated by the cameraless work of some of the most renowned names in the field.

By delving into the world of photography without the constraints of traditional cameras, this series provides a fresh perspective on the art form, offering insights into the creative processes and techniques that have shaped its evolution. Whether you are a photography enthusiast, a student, or simply someone interested in exploring the rich history and diversity of visual imagery, Cameraless Photography is a must-read that will captivate and inspire you.

Weight: 974g
Dimension: 202 x 256 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500480366