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with text by Thomas Janzon Albert RengerPatzsch, together with August Sander and Karl Blossfeldt, was one of the undisputed pioneers of twentiethcentury German photography. Indeed, what Sander achieved in portrait photography and Blossfeldt in plant photography, RengerPatzsch achieved in his renderings of objects and the material world. As a protagonist of the movement that came to be known as Neue Sachlichkeit (New Objectivity), he wanted to record, phenomenologically as it were, the exact appearance of objects their form, material, and surface. Thus he rejected any kind of artistic claim for himself. Believing that the photographer should strive to capture the 'essence of the object,' he called for documentation rather than art.RengerPatzsch's most famous work was the 1928 photo album Die Welt ist Schn (The World Is Beautiful), a catalog of objects that became one of the most influential photography books ever published. His cool and clinical photographs, with their details of technical apparatus, industrial products, and natural organisms, were models of a new kind of artistic vision.This book contains not only the canonical 'Icons of New Objectivity' series the famous still lifes of Jena glassware, rows of flatirons at a shoe factory, industrial objects, and more but also RengerPatzsch's lesserknown but no less engaging photographs of landscapes, architecture, urban scenes, and studies of trees and stones. The book also contains a biography, a bibliography, critical commentary by Thomas Janzon, and selected writings of RengerPatzsch appearing in English for the first time.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Albert Renger-Patszch: Photographer of Objectivity'? A: The main theme of the book is the exploration of objectivity in photography, showcasing the work of Albert Renger-Patszch, a pioneer of the Neue Sachlichkeit movement, who focused on capturing the essence of objects and their materiality.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Albert Renger-Patszch: Photographer of Objectivity' is Ann Wilde.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 176 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on December 29, 1997.
- Q: What kind of photographs are included in the book? A: The book features a range of photographs, including Renger-Patszch’s iconic still lifes, industrial objects, landscapes, architecture, and urban scenes.
- Q: Is there any critical commentary included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes critical commentary by Thomas Janzon, as well as selected writings of Renger-Patszch.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, which indicates it may have some wear but is still fully functional.
- Q: What makes Renger-Patszch's work significant in photography? A: Renger-Patszch's work is significant for its clinical approach and its role in defining a new kind of artistic vision that emphasizes documentation over artistic interpretation.
- Q: Are there any features or special attributes of the book? A: While specific features are not listed, the book includes a biography, bibliography, and critical essays, making it a comprehensive resource on Renger-Patszch's work.