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Photography Transformed: The Metropolitan Bank and Trust Collection, Klaus Kerte
By Klaus Kertess
2002 • Hardcover • Abrams, Inc.
Description
Title: Photography Transformed: The Metropolitan Bank and Trust Collection
Author/Publisher: Klaus Kertess (Abrams, Inc.)
Publication Year: 2002
Format: 264-page Illustrated Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Synopsis
Published in 2002 by Abrams, Inc., 'Photography Transformed: The Metropolitan Bank and Trust Collection' offers a comprehensive examination of a significant institutional collection of photographic art. Authored by Klaus Kertess, this first edition volume delves into the nuances and breakthroughs within the medium as curated by the Metropolitan Bank and Trust.
Categorised as non-fiction, this work functions as both an exhibition catalogue and a critical survey, charting the evolution and conceptual shifts that have defined contemporary photography. It illuminates how key works within this celebrated collection reflect broader transformations in photographic practice and theory, presenting a curated vision of the medium's changing landscape.
- A Curated Vision: The book meticulously presents the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Collection, offering readers an invaluable opportunity to explore a thoughtfully assembled body of photographic art that spans various styles and periods of transformation.
- Expert Commentary: Klaus Kertess provides insightful analysis and contextualisation for the works featured, guiding the reader through the collection's significance and its contribution to the ongoing narrative of photography.
- Rich Visuals: As an extensively illustrated volume, it features numerous high-quality reproductions of the collection's holdings, making it a compelling visual resource for enthusiasts and scholars alike.
An essential acquisition for collectors of fine art photography books and those with an interest in the history and trajectory of the medium, this first edition offers a lasting record of a seminal institutional collection.
Condition
This item has been professionally inspected and is in Good condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.
Specifications
| ISBN | 9780810910058 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Condition | Good |
| Publisher | Abrams, Inc. |
| Year | 2002 |
| Pages | 264 |
| Type | Not Specified |
| Genre | Photography |
| Topic | Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General, General |
| Signed | No |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Vintage | No |
| Features | Dust Jacket, Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Ex Libris | No |
| Inscribed | No |
| Book Title | Photography Transformed : the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Collection |
| Item Width | 9.8 in |
| Illustrator | Yes |
| Item Height | 1.2 in |
| Item Length | 11.3 in |
| Item Weight | 67.5 Oz |
| Personalised | No |
| Custom Bundle | No |
| Narrative Type | Non-Fiction |
| Intended Audience | Adults |
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