Man Ray
Man Ray, 1890-19762011
Book
An exciting monograph dedicated to an extraordinary figure and one of last century's most famous and influential artists. Man Ray was a photographer, painter, and creator of objects, experimental films, and images which were at times enigmatic. This catalog, which presents more than 200 works and compares and contrasts images with biographical details, is divided into three main sections: Man Ray's formative years spent between New York and an artists' colony in Ridgefield, New Jersey; the Paris period; and the period spent between Hollywood and Paris, France - the city he ultimately chose to adopt as his home. The publication describes the creation of some of his most famous pieces and the motifs - very often of females - that inspired the works. Man Ray's life was marked by a succession of love affairs with famous and intriguing women, and this catalog dedicates several sections to this topic. The book also deals with the themes permeating Man Ray's work throughout the years, such as his passion for chess, the relationship between reality and illusion, and experimental photography and film. Comparisons are also made with the works of some of the most important artists of the twentieth century.
Main title:
Man Ray / [exhibition curated by Guido Comis, Marco Franciolli, Janus ; editing, Andrew Ellis ; translations, Sylvia Notini].
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Work:
Edition:
1st ed.
Imprint:
Milan, Italy : Skira, c2011.
Collation:
325 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Notes:
Catalog of an exhibition held at Museo d'arte della citta di Lugano, Switzerland, Mar. 26-June 19, 2011.Includes bibliographical references.Translated from the Italian.
ISBN:
9788857209746
Dewey class:
779
LC class:
TR647
Language:
EnglishItalian
Subject:
BRN:
16534
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Library | -Art and Culture | ARTS 779 MANFolio | In Stack - available by reservation (Set: 02 May 2024)On loan - Due: 05 Jul 2026 |