Title
Steichen'S Legacy
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A Magnificent Book315 Photographs By Edward Steichen, The Man Auguste Rodin Called The Greatest Photographer Of His Time.This Is The First Gathering In Thirty Years Of Steichen'S Photographs, Spanning Seven Decades: The Landscapes, The Haunting Studies Of Flowers, The Portraits Of Friends And Family, The Still Lifes And Cityscapes. Here Are Fashion Photographs Taken During The Fifteen Years Steichen Worked For Vogue. And Here Too Are The Breathtaking Portraits He Made For Vanity Fair: Colette, Noel Coward, Greta Garbo, Willa Cather, Isadora Duncan . . . William Butler Yeats, Henri Matisse, Thomas Mann . . . George Gershwin, Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Taken When He Was Governor Of New Yorka Standard Pose, The Decisive Leader In His Chairbut Later, When Fdr Was President, Cropped By Steichen To Show The Sad, Serious Face Of A Visionary Acquainted With Suffering).In A Personal And Illuminating Text, Joanna Steichen Writes About Her Husband'S Passionate Views On Photography; About How He Moved Away From Painting (His Understanding And Support Of Modernism Helped Bring The Movement To This Country); About His Experiments With Abstraction; About The Repercussions Of Commercial Success In His Life As An Artist; About How He And Joanna First Met (Through The Mischievous Intervention Of Steichen'S Brotherinlaw, Carl Sandburg) And How Their Relationship Changed As They Became Lovers, Man And Wife And, Finally, Artist And Assistant.Joanna Steichen Writes About Steichen'S Days As A Colonel In World War I, In Charge Of Aerial Photography For The Air Force In France, And Then As A Captain In The Navypast The Age Of Retirementin World War Ii, In Charge Of Combat Photography In The Pacific. She Writes About His Years As The European Art Scout For His Friend Alfred Stieglitz, And Of How Steichen Later Designed The Gallery For The Photosecession'S 291 And Arranged Exhibitions Of The Work Of Matisse, Czanne, Picasso And Brancusi, Long Before These Names Were Known In America. And She Writes About The Couple'S Farm In Connecticut, Which Steichen Landscaped Out Of Woods And Rocks And Hollows And Photographed Over The Years, As Well As The New Hybrid Of Delphinium Steichen Produced And The Sunflowers He Raised And Studied Through His Lens.Carl Sandburg Said: A Scientist And A Speculative Philosopher Stands Back Of Steichen'S Best Pictures. They Will Not Yield Their Meaning And Essence On The First Look Nor The Thousandthwhich Is The Test Of Masterpieces.Steichen'S Legacy Is A Book Of Masterpieces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Steichen's Legacy'? A: 'Steichen's Legacy' showcases the artistic journey of Edward Steichen through 315 photographs, featuring landscapes, portraits, and fashion photography spanning seven decades.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Steichen's Legacy'? A: The author of 'Steichen's Legacy' is Joanna Steichen, who provides personal insights into Edward Steichen's life and work.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Steichen's Legacy' is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Steichen's Legacy'? A: 'Steichen's Legacy' contains a total of 408 pages filled with photographs and text.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Steichen's Legacy' is categorized as a new book, indicating it is in excellent condition and has not been previously owned.
- Q: When was 'Steichen's Legacy' published? A: 'Steichen's Legacy' was published on September 26, 2000.
- Q: What kind of photographs can be found in the book? A: The book includes a variety of photographs such as landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and fashion shots from Steichen's time with Vogue and Vanity Fair.
- Q: Is 'Steichen's Legacy' suitable for art students or enthusiasts? A: 'Steichen's Legacy' is an excellent resource for art students and enthusiasts, offering insights into Edward Steichen's impact on photography and art.
- Q: Does the book contain any personal anecdotes from Joanna Steichen? A: Yes, Joanna Steichen shares personal anecdotes about her husband's life, his views on photography, and their relationship throughout the book.
- Q: What makes 'Steichen's Legacy' a significant book in photography? A: 'Steichen's Legacy' is significant due to its compilation of masterful photographs and the personal narrative that contextualizes Edward Steichen's contributions to modern photography.