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The Printed Picture traces the changing technology of picturemaking from the Renaissance to the present, focusing on the vital role of images in multiple copies. The book surveys printing techniques before the invention of photography; the photographic processes that began to appear in the early nineteenth century; the marriage of printing and photography; and the rapidly evolving digital inventions of our time. From woodblocks to chromolithographs, from engravings to bar codes, from daguerreotypes to contemporary color photographs, the book succinctly examines the full range of pictorial processes. Exploring how pictures look by describing how they are made, author Richard Benson reaches fascinating and original conclusions about what pictures can mean.Although many of the techniques he discusses have been used to create exceptional works of art, Benson concentrates on the typical, everyday pictures that have played and continue to play such a prominent role in our lives. In conjunction with the publication of the book, an educational installation of this material will be presented in the photography galleries at The Museum of Modern Art, New York in the fall of 2008.Presented as a series of onepage essays opposite the pictures they examine, the book retains the lively, engaging style of the informal lectures through which Benson developed his ideas over the course of 30 years at Yale University. Rooted in handson descriptions of practical techniques, The Printed Picture offers a rich and imaginative interpretation of the enormous cultural and social influence of multiple images.Richard Benson is a MacArthur Fellow and the former Dean of the Yale School of Art. A photographer, printer and collector, he has devoted a considerable part of his career to research in photomechanical reproduction. As a printer Benson was instrumental in developing the technologies presently used in the industry to reproduce photographs in ink. He has taught many workshops and given many lectures on photography, printing and their associated technologies. He is the coauthor of Lay This Laurel (Eakins Press) with Lincoln Kirstein and A Maritime Album (The Mariner's Museum of Newport News, Virginia) with John Szarkowski. His photographic work is in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, The Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven and many other institutions and private collections.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Printed Picture'? A: 'The Printed Picture' traces the evolution of picture-making technology from the Renaissance to the present, emphasizing the significance of images created in multiple copies.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Printed Picture'? A: The author of 'The Printed Picture' is Richard Benson, a MacArthur Fellow and former Dean of the Yale School of Art.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various printing techniques, photographic processes, and the integration of digital inventions, as well as a range of pictorial processes from historical to contemporary.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Printed Picture' is categorized as a used book in good condition, ensuring it is still suitable for reading and study.
- Q: When was 'The Printed Picture' published? A: 'The Printed Picture' was published on October 1, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Printed Picture' have? A: 'The Printed Picture' contains a total of 308 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'The Printed Picture' is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: Is there an educational component related to the book? A: Yes, an educational installation of the book's material was presented at The Museum of Modern Art, New York, in the fall of 2008.
- Q: What makes this book unique in its approach? A: The book presents a series of one-page essays alongside the images, reflecting the informal lecture style of Richard Benson's teachings over 30 years.
- Q: What is the significance of Richard Benson's work in the field of photography? A: Richard Benson has made substantial contributions to photomechanical reproduction technologies and has taught extensively on photography and printing techniques.