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Art Forms In The Plant World: 120 Fullpage Photographs (Dover Pictorial Archive),Used
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At First Intended As Personal Reference Material In His Work As Sculptor And Teacher, The Remarkable Nature Photographs Of Karl Blossfeldt (18651932) Attained Critical Acclaim In 1928 When He Published Urformen Der Kunst (Archetypes Of Art). His Work Influenced And Helped To Establish Modern German Photography. While The Style Of The Time Was Softfocus, Impressionistic Photographs, Blossfeldt'S Purpose Governed His Photographic Method And Resulting Magnificent Prints: Direct Lighting To Define Form, Sharp Focus To Expose Detail And Texture, Enlarging Up To 27 Times Actual Size To Reveal Structure That Previously Was Invisible Or Overlooked By The Naked Eye.His Subject Matter The Leaves, Buds, Stems, Seed Pods, Tendrils, And Twigs Of Plant Life Sparkles With An Honest Simplicity And Clarity That Discloses Not Only The Wonder And Science Of Nature, But Also The Distinct Similarities Between The Form Developed By Nature And That Produced By Man. In The Infinite Variety Of Form In The Plant World, Blossfeldt Found Many Examples Of Shape And Structure That, When Photographed His Way, Resemble The Forms Of Man'S Artistic (Particularly Architectural) Styles From Gothic Through Art Nouveau. His Images Imply That Man'S Art Mirrors Nature And Suggest That Nature, In Its Continuous Reproduction And Adaptation, Also Creates Its Own Art.Blossfeldt'S Exquisite And Historically Important Photographs Continue To Be Prominently Exhibited And Acclaimed Throughout The World. Painstakingly Reproduced For This Edition, His 120 Unretouched Plates Will Delight Artists And Illustrators, Naturalists And Philosophers, Photographers, And Anyone Who Is Intrigued By The Beauty, Form, And Design Of Nature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Art Forms in the Plant World'? A: The book primarily showcases the remarkable nature photographs of Karl Blossfeldt, emphasizing the intricate forms and structures of plant life through 120 full-page images.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Karl Blossfeldt, a renowned sculptor and photographer known for his influential work in modern German photography.
- Q: What types of subjects are featured in the photographs? A: The photographs feature various aspects of plant life, including leaves, buds, stems, seed pods, tendrils, and twigs, highlighting their natural beauty and structure.
- Q: When was 'Art Forms in the Plant World' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1986.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 128 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in New condition.
- Q: What binding type is used for this edition? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any specific photographic technique used by Blossfeldt? A: Yes, Blossfeldt used direct lighting, sharp focus, and enlargements up to 27 times the actual size to reveal intricate details and structures in his photographs.
- Q: Who would benefit from this book? A: Artists, illustrators, naturalists, philosophers, photographers, and anyone interested in the beauty and design of nature would find this book valuable.
- Q: Are the photographs in this edition retouched? A: No, the 120 plates in this edition are unretouched, preserving the original details and qualities of Blossfeldt's work.