Peter Henry Emerson and American Naturalistic Photography

Peter Henry Emerson (1856-1936)

Synopsis

Peter Henry Emerson, a pivotal English photographer from 1856 to 1936, championed "naturalistic photography" as fine art, advocating for nature as a guiding standard. His "differential focusing" technique influenced a movement in America from the 1890s to 1930, emphasizing the portrayal of nature's beauty and humanity's connection to it. This book explores works by prominent photographers like Edward Curtis, Rudolf Eickemeyer, Alfred Stieglitz, and Doris Ulman. It delves into their photographic depictions of the land through various seasons, reflecting Emerson's principles and the American naturalistic photography movement that admired his vision.

Book Details

ISBN-10:
0912964987
ISBN-13:
9780912964980
PUBLISHER:
Minneapolis Institute of Art
YEAR:
2008
BINDING:
Hardcover
PAGES:
96 pages
SIZE:
26 x 22 cm (approx.)
LANGUAGE:
English

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