IRVING PENN - CENTENNIAL

The definitive book on the work of a virtuoso and revered American photographer "Irving Penn: Centennial ... presents page after page of images of a "striking freshness" - Luc Sante, New York Times Irving Penn (1917-2009) is one of the most esteemed and influential photographers of the 20th century. century. During a career spanning almost seventy years, he mastered a clean aesthetic of studio photography that is distinguished by its meticulous attention to composition, nuance and detail. This book indispensable presents one of the largest selections of photographs of Penn ever compiled, including famous and beloved images as well as works that have never been published, spanning his entire career revolutionary. An illuminating introduction places his work in the context of the various artistic, social and political environments and events that influenced the content of his photographs. Lively essays familiarize readers with Penn's major issues and campaigns, including early scenes and documentary images, portraits, fashion, nudes female, the peoples of Peru, Dahomey (Benin), New Guinea and Morocco, still lifes and much more. Irving Penn: Centennial is essential for any lover of the work of this artist or of the history of 20th century photography.