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Introduction by John Szarkowski Essay by James AlinderIn the last years of his life Ansel Adams selected the seventy-five images that he believed represented the finest examples ofthe quality and breadth of his artistic legacy. Those images he designated for exhibition throughout the country as 'The Museum Set' and published in this essential volume:Classic Images.Classic Imagesincludes many of Adams' most famous and best-loved photographs and encompasses the full scope of his work: elegant details of nature, architectural studies, portraits, and the breathtaking landscapes for which he is revered. The latter range from his beloved Yosemite to the Pacific Coast, the Southwest, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Northwest.The portfolio is preceded by an eloquent introduction by John Szarkowski, former Director of the Department of Photography at New York's Museum of Modern Art. An authoritative biographical essay- and a detailed chronology - by James Alinder further establish Classic Imagesas required reading for a full understanding of Adams' development as apre-eminent American artist.Product Identifiers
PublisherLittle, Brown & Company
ISBN-139780821216293
eBay Product ID (ePID)87324281
Product Key Features
Book TitleClassic Images
AuthorAnsel Adams
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1986
Number of Pages112 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height262mm
Item Width225mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorAnsel Adams
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States