Man Ray

Man Ray was a polymath modernist who worked in painting, sculpture, film, printmaking, and poetry. This monograph showcases his diverse practice and photographic legacy, tracing his artistic beginnings in New York to his central role in the Parisian avant-garde. It highlights his experiments with new techniques, such as multiple exposure, solarization, and rayography, pushing photography out of its documentary domain into ethereal, poetic expressions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 22 November 2023
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Man Ray, a multifaceted modernist, excelled in various artistic mediums, including painting, sculpture, film, printmaking, and poetry. However, his groundbreaking contributions to photography, particularly in the realms of nude studies, fashion work, and portraiture, marked a significant chapter in the history of camerawork and art. This comprehensive monograph presents a captivating overview of Man Ray's diverse practice and enduring photographic legacy. It traces Ray's artistic journey from his early days in New York to his pivotal role in the Parisian avant-garde, where he participated in the inaugural Surrealist exhibition alongside renowned artists such as Jean Arp, Max Ernst, André Masson, Joan Miró, and Pablo Picasso. During this period, Ray created iconic masterpieces like "Noire et blanche" and "Le Violon d'Ingres." Through a series of examples, including still life, portraiture, and beyond, the monograph showcases Ray's relentless experimentation with new techniques, pushing the boundaries of photography beyond its documentary realm into ethereal, poetic expressions. These techniques included multiple exposure, solarization, and the distinctive "rayography" style he coined. By examining these examples, readers gain a deeper understanding of Man Ray's artistic vision and his profound impact on the field of photography.

Weight: 434g
Dimension: 144 x 200 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836593991