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In commemoration of the onehundredth anniversary of his birth, Ansel Adams at 100 presents an intriguing new look at this distinguished photographer's work. The legendary curator John Szarkowski, director emeritus of the Department of Photography at New York's Museum of Modern Art, has painstakingly selected what he considers Adams' finest work and has attempted to find the single best photographic print of each.Szarkowski writes that 'Ansel Adams at 100 is the product of a thorough review of work that Adams, at various times in his career, considered important. It includes many photographs that will be unfamiliar to lovers of Adams' work, and a substantial number that will be new to Adams scholars. The book is an attempt to identify that work on which Adams' claim as an important modern artist must rest.' Ansel Adams at 100the highly acclaimed international exhibition and the book, with Szarkowski's incisive critical essayis the first serious effort since Adams' death in 1984 to reevaluate his achievement as an artist.The exhibition prints, drawn from important public and private collections, have been meticulously reproduced in tritone to create the splendid plates in this edition, faithfully rendering the nuances of the original prints. Ansel Adams at 100 is the definitive book on this great American artist. John Szarkowski is director emeritus of the Department of Photography, The Museum of Modern Art, New York. He is the author of such classic works as Looking at Photographs, The Photographer's Eye, Photography Until Now, and Atget, as well as several books of his own photographs, including the recently reissued The Idea of Louis Sullivan.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Ansel Adams at 100'? A: 'Ansel Adams at 100' focuses on celebrating the one-hundredth anniversary of Ansel Adams' birth by showcasing his most significant works, as selected by curator John Szarkowski.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ansel Adams at 100'? A: The book is authored by Ansel Adams, with a critical essay by John Szarkowski, who is the director emeritus of the Department of Photography at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Ansel Adams at 100' have? A: 'Ansel Adams at 100' is published in a paperback binding, making it accessible and lightweight for readers.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Ansel Adams at 100'? A: The book contains 200 pages, featuring a collection of photographs and insightful commentary.
- Q: Is 'Ansel Adams at 100' a new or used book? A: 'Ansel Adams at 100' is available as a new book, ensuring that readers receive a fresh copy with no wear.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Ansel Adams at 100'? A: 'Ansel Adams at 100' was published on August 2, 2001.
- Q: What type of photographs can be found in 'Ansel Adams at 100'? A: The book includes a selection of Ansel Adams' finest photographic prints, many of which may be unfamiliar to his fans and scholars.
- Q: Does 'Ansel Adams at 100' provide any critical analysis? A: 'Ansel Adams at 100' features a critical essay by John Szarkowski that offers insights into Adams' work and legacy as a modern artist.
- Q: Where can I find 'Ansel Adams at 100'? A: 'Ansel Adams at 100' can be found at various bookstores, online retailers, and libraries.
- Q: What is the significance of 'Ansel Adams at 100' in the context of photography? A: 'Ansel Adams at 100' is significant as it is the first serious effort to reevaluate Adams' contributions to photography since his death in 1984, highlighting his status as a great American artist.