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Joel Meyerowitz: A Question of Color
Joel Meyerowitz: A Question of Color
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Joel Meyerowitz was an early advocate of color photography, carrying two cameras in the late 1960s to capture the US's ever-changing social landscape. This book explores his early days as a photographer, when he was told that serious photographers took black & white pictures, and why he switched to color photography.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 13 November 2023
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Joel Meyerowitz, a renowned photographer, has played a pivotal role in the history of color photography. His early experiments with this medium have had a profound impact on the art world and have influenced generations of artists. Meyerowitz's dedication to documenting the ever-changing social landscape of the United States has spanned fifty-eight years.
During the late 1960s, Meyerowitz carried two cameras: one loaded with monochrome stock and the other with color. This decision sparked a debate among fine-art photographers about the transition from black-and-white image-making, which was highly valued within the gallery system, to color photography, which was once considered the domain of holiday snappers.
In his book, Meyerowitz delves into the story of his early days as a photographer when he was told that serious photographers took black-and-white pictures. He questioned this belief, asking why, when the world was already in color, photographers were still limited to black-and-white photography. Determined to explore the possibilities of color, Meyerowitz purchased a color camera and various rolls of films. He spent countless hours reading manuals and experimenting with different color techniques, a passion that he continued to pursue throughout his life.
Through his work, Meyerowitz challenged the traditional boundaries of photography and pushed the medium to new heights. His use of color not only added depth and richness to his images but also captured the vibrancy and diversity of American society. His photographs have been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide, and his legacy as a pioneer in color photography continues to inspire and influence artists today.
Weight: 672g
Dimension: 174 x 216 x 62 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500297896
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