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From the Back Cover
The history of photography began nearly 200 years ago, but only relatively recently has it been fully recognized as a medium in its own right. Cologne’s Museum Ludwig was the first museum of contemporary art to devote a substantial section to international photography. The L. Fritz Gruber collection, from which this book is drawn, is one of the most important in Germany and one of the most representative anywhere in the world, constituting the core of the museum’s holdings.
This book provides a fascinating insight into the collection’s rich diversity; from conceptual art to abstraction to reportage, all of the major movements and genres are represented via a vast selection of the 20th century’s most remarkable photographs. From Ansel Adams to Piet Zwart, over 850 works are presented in alphabetical order by photographer, with descriptive texts and photographers’ biographical details, providing a comprehensive and indispensable overview of 20th-century photography.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars A mini encyclopaedia of some of the outstanding photographers of the 20th Century
In some respects, this is comparable to Masters of Photography: A Complete Guide to the Greatest Artists of the Photographic Age, although I had ordered it, I returned it as too many of its photographers were unknown and obscure. I ordered this as its replacement.Published by Taschen, a German publisher of such high esteem that they sometimes publish special 'Art Editions' of individual titles that are as limited in edition numbers as are some prints, 1000-1500 typically, and which may sell at prices of several thousands of Euros per copy and still sell out! You do sometimes need to exercise a little care when ordering their titles as they often produce parallel versions in English and French in addition to the expected German. Whatever the subject or title, you will not be making a serious error of judgement were you to order anything of theirs, whatever its language.This is a small book, approximately 8x6-inches and with just under 200 pages.Published in 2001, it is a high-quality publication that highlights about 90 of the most eminent photographers of the Twentieth Century, with each photographer given a two-page spread. The book was in essence a catalogue for a 1996 exhibition held at and by the Museum whose name appears on the cover, about which I have little knowledge other than it is supposedly the foremost of its type in Germany and in some way comparable to that of Eastman Kodak in Rochester, New York. All the images are owned or held by the Museum, and may represent a significant proportion of its collection at the time.In view of the German prominence in the manufacturing side of photography with names such as Agfa, Leitz/Leica, Zeiss, Contax and many others in positions of prestige and eminence plus those of the post-war East Germany with its Pentacon that put good quality, inexpensive cameras in the hands of millions, it is not surprising that the country would host a Museum of Photography. There are several German and German-born photographers such as Steichen and Stieglitz who were and remain of international renown whose artistic rather than technical involvement was no less important or relevant and on a par with their possibly more numerous French counterparts.Within the confines of the imposed limitations of size, the book cannot be as comprehensive as some may wish and there are therefore some omissions that need not exist (other than by non-representation within the Museum's collection) and some inclusions that may be questioned. However, to be more inclusive, its size, bulk and cover price would need to increase. I know of most of those photographers included, some more so than others but, as the book originated in Germany, it is possible that some of the less familiar may be better known in that country and those surrounding it than in the UK. I cannot therefore substantially dispute its contents. In any event, I cannot know the full scope of the museum's collection.Most of the obvious candidates such as Ansell Adams, Cartier-Bresson, and Paul Strand are here, as are many more. Each of the segments, arranged alphabetically by surname, occupies a double-page spread with two or more images and a potted biography in each instance. No one photographer is therefore given any greater preference or precedence than any other. There is no index, nor is one needed by virtue of its sequencing.As with all Taschen books, its printing is of superb quality and although its size is an obvious limiting factor in being able to show its images to best advantage, there are none too small to be acceptable.If you can find a copy, and they can still be found, I would suggest that it be considered. As indicated above, there are other titles that appear to offer alternative collections of 'The Best', 'Greatest' or whatever else, but of those seen this is probably the best and least contentious. Consider it as a reference source and it may lead you to books which more comprehensively explore the subject photographers' work. For some there will be several alternative titles from which to choose, for others only one, but none at all for others. Such is the nature of photography.
5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive overview at an amazing price
Although limited by what is in the Ludwig Museum this manages to include examples by just about every major western photographer on the planet with a slight bias to middle europe. Good examples are chosen for each and all are well reproduced in this small but very thick volume. I had the earlier shorter Icon version of the book and hesitated to duplicate images but this is so much better- if you have the icon version buy this- if not grab a copy now- a real bargain!
5.0 out of 5 stars Taschen art books quickly become a passion - this volume is no exception
Following extensive spinal surgery, during the recovery phase, I rediscovered my love of art and the history of art. I already owned a few Taschen volumes but decided to build my collection. Buying used on Bolo is a great way to make this somewhat more affordable. I even found a few new titles selling cheaper than the used one on eBay. If you love high quality books, love art, love reading about art movements and artists across all genres - these Taschen books are hard to beat.
4.0 out of 5 stars the variety makes it a useful reference
A slim A5ish size book of mostly black and white photographs from the 20thC. The book is organised alphabetically of well-known photographers, and by showing examples of their work the book contains an array of styles from surreal, to abstract to portrait to natural. The images are accompanied by text, so sometimes the image is small or takes a small portion of the page. It’s not a big book but for its size the content is interesting.
5.0 out of 5 stars Who knew one small book could contain so much?
Some fantastic photography in here: a few well-known photographers/photographs/subjects and many I'd never come across before but I now love! Excellent descriptions putting photographers and their work in context.In my experience, you can't beat the quality of Taschen products.Excellent little book.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference book
An interesting read and introduction to photographers I had not heard of.Well worth the money.
5.0 out of 5 stars 2th Century Photography, Museum Ludwig, Cologne
A very informative collection of some familiar and more obscure photographs and photographers. I especially liked the documentary images. Great value.
A must in your shelf
If you want to initiate in this world of photography, you ought to consider to start by learning from the masters...This book compiles all the most influential and great photographers since the beginning of the history of photography, with enmphasis in the 20th century...Almost 800 pages, where you can find, in alphabetical order, the most famous photographies besides a brief explanation of his/her author that helps you to understand a little more what is photography...I think it's a must to have it in your shelf among other books... If you don't want to buy this one, you have to find another similar book which passes throughout the history of photography and start joying this passion...
Better than we expected
Very interesting book, nice shots.
Very small book
Book is so small and binding is horrible
写真愛好家必携の良書、待望の再版。
独ケルン大聖堂に隣接する現代アート美術館、ルードヴィヒ・ミュージアムが所蔵する写真作品を収めた素晴らしい書籍。1996年の初版から数えて２度目の重版となるこの2012年版は、タッシェンの25周年（タイトルにある「25」はそれを意味する）を記念しての出版である。ちなみに書名と判型が同一の米国版も存在する。そちらはページ数が1/3以下のダイジェスト版となる。内容は書名の通り、20世紀を代表する300名の写真家の作品860点を、簡潔なプロフィールとともに収録。並びはアルファベット順で、インデックスが無い（！）のは不便だが、名前の綴りさえ分かれば辞書のように容易に引ける。それぞれの割り当ては１人１ページから、最大で16ページ（マン・レイ）までだが、これは作家の重要性に加え、美術館が所蔵する作品の数に対応しているらしい。収録作品は美術館が所蔵するオリジナルプリントから起こされているようで、モノクロを主体にカラーも少なからず掲載される。印刷はモノクロ作品もデュオトーン（２色刷り）または４色刷り。奥付にはPrinted in Hong Kongとあるが、総じて印刷のクオリティは高い。本書に掲載される作家について。これが「20世紀を代表する300人」と言って差し支えないかは、意見が分かれるところだろう。確かに写真史のうえで評価の定まった写真家はほぼ網羅しており、無名に近い作家の紹介も本書ならでは。また木村伊衛兵や沢渡朔などの邦人作家が掲載されるのも嬉しいところだが、リファレンスブックとして見れば欠落も少なくない。例えばウィリー・ロニやイジスなど、20世紀半ばにストリート・スナップの世界を切り開いた名手たちが割愛されているし、80年代以降に写真の流れを創った商業写真家たちの名も見ることができない。つまり現在進行形の写真世界とはやや隔たりのある内容で、そうした点がこの第三版で追補されることを期待したのだが、内容は従前の通りとなった。すなわち本書に収められた作品の大半は過去形のものであり、書名については1996年の初版時点よりも今の方がずっとしっくりくる。個人的にはやや保守的と感じる内容も、「ルードヴィヒ・ミュージアムのキュレーターが認めたモダンアートの作家と作品」と受け取るべきなのだろう。いろいろ感じるところはあるが、見開きひとつを１日に眺めても丸々１年は楽しめる良書には違いない。版を絶やさずこの価格で提供してくれたタッシェンに感謝したい。
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Description:
Review
From the Back Cover
The history of photography began nearly 200 years ago, but only relatively recently has it been fully recognized as a medium in its own right. Cologne’s Museum Ludwig was the first museum of contemporary art to devote a substantial section to international photography. The L. Fritz Gruber collection, from which this book is drawn, is one of the most important in Germany and one of the most representative anywhere in the world, constituting the core of the museum’s holdings.
This book provides a fascinating insight into the collection’s rich diversity; from conceptual art to abstraction to reportage, all of the major movements and genres are represented via a vast selection of the 20th century’s most remarkable photographs. From Ansel Adams to Piet Zwart, over 850 works are presented in alphabetical order by photographer, with descriptive texts and photographers’ biographical details, providing a comprehensive and indispensable overview of 20th-century photography.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars A mini encyclopaedia of some of the outstanding photographers of the 20th Century
In some respects, this is comparable to Masters of Photography: A Complete Guide to the Greatest Artists of the Photographic Age, although I had ordered it, I returned it as too many of its photographers were unknown and obscure. I ordered this as its replacement.Published by Taschen, a German publisher of such high esteem that they sometimes publish special 'Art Editions' of individual titles that are as limited in edition numbers as are some prints, 1000-1500 typically, and which may sell at prices of several thousands of Euros per copy and still sell out! You do sometimes need to exercise a little care when ordering their titles as they often produce parallel versions in English and French in addition to the expected German. Whatever the subject or title, you will not be making a serious error of judgement were you to order anything of theirs, whatever its language.This is a small book, approximately 8x6-inches and with just under 200 pages.Published in 2001, it is a high-quality publication that highlights about 90 of the most eminent photographers of the Twentieth Century, with each photographer given a two-page spread. The book was in essence a catalogue for a 1996 exhibition held at and by the Museum whose name appears on the cover, about which I have little knowledge other than it is supposedly the foremost of its type in Germany and in some way comparable to that of Eastman Kodak in Rochester, New York. All the images are owned or held by the Museum, and may represent a significant proportion of its collection at the time.In view of the German prominence in the manufacturing side of photography with names such as Agfa, Leitz/Leica, Zeiss, Contax and many others in positions of prestige and eminence plus those of the post-war East Germany with its Pentacon that put good quality, inexpensive cameras in the hands of millions, it is not surprising that the country would host a Museum of Photography. There are several German and German-born photographers such as Steichen and Stieglitz who were and remain of international renown whose artistic rather than technical involvement was no less important or relevant and on a par with their possibly more numerous French counterparts.Within the confines of the imposed limitations of size, the book cannot be as comprehensive as some may wish and there are therefore some omissions that need not exist (other than by non-representation within the Museum's collection) and some inclusions that may be questioned. However, to be more inclusive, its size, bulk and cover price would need to increase. I know of most of those photographers included, some more so than others but, as the book originated in Germany, it is possible that some of the less familiar may be better known in that country and those surrounding it than in the UK. I cannot therefore substantially dispute its contents. In any event, I cannot know the full scope of the museum's collection.Most of the obvious candidates such as Ansell Adams, Cartier-Bresson, and Paul Strand are here, as are many more. Each of the segments, arranged alphabetically by surname, occupies a double-page spread with two or more images and a potted biography in each instance. No one photographer is therefore given any greater preference or precedence than any other. There is no index, nor is one needed by virtue of its sequencing.As with all Taschen books, its printing is of superb quality and although its size is an obvious limiting factor in being able to show its images to best advantage, there are none too small to be acceptable.If you can find a copy, and they can still be found, I would suggest that it be considered. As indicated above, there are other titles that appear to offer alternative collections of 'The Best', 'Greatest' or whatever else, but of those seen this is probably the best and least contentious. Consider it as a reference source and it may lead you to books which more comprehensively explore the subject photographers' work. For some there will be several alternative titles from which to choose, for others only one, but none at all for others. Such is the nature of photography.
5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive overview at an amazing price
Although limited by what is in the Ludwig Museum this manages to include examples by just about every major western photographer on the planet with a slight bias to middle europe. Good examples are chosen for each and all are well reproduced in this small but very thick volume. I had the earlier shorter Icon version of the book and hesitated to duplicate images but this is so much better- if you have the icon version buy this- if not grab a copy now- a real bargain!
5.0 out of 5 stars Taschen art books quickly become a passion - this volume is no exception
Following extensive spinal surgery, during the recovery phase, I rediscovered my love of art and the history of art. I already owned a few Taschen volumes but decided to build my collection. Buying used on Bolo is a great way to make this somewhat more affordable. I even found a few new titles selling cheaper than the used one on eBay. If you love high quality books, love art, love reading about art movements and artists across all genres - these Taschen books are hard to beat.
4.0 out of 5 stars the variety makes it a useful reference
A slim A5ish size book of mostly black and white photographs from the 20thC. The book is organised alphabetically of well-known photographers, and by showing examples of their work the book contains an array of styles from surreal, to abstract to portrait to natural. The images are accompanied by text, so sometimes the image is small or takes a small portion of the page. It’s not a big book but for its size the content is interesting.
5.0 out of 5 stars Who knew one small book could contain so much?
Some fantastic photography in here: a few well-known photographers/photographs/subjects and many I'd never come across before but I now love! Excellent descriptions putting photographers and their work in context.In my experience, you can't beat the quality of Taschen products.Excellent little book.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference book
An interesting read and introduction to photographers I had not heard of.Well worth the money.
5.0 out of 5 stars 2th Century Photography, Museum Ludwig, Cologne
A very informative collection of some familiar and more obscure photographs and photographers. I especially liked the documentary images. Great value.
A must in your shelf
If you want to initiate in this world of photography, you ought to consider to start by learning from the masters...This book compiles all the most influential and great photographers since the beginning of the history of photography, with enmphasis in the 20th century...Almost 800 pages, where you can find, in alphabetical order, the most famous photographies besides a brief explanation of his/her author that helps you to understand a little more what is photography...I think it's a must to have it in your shelf among other books... If you don't want to buy this one, you have to find another similar book which passes throughout the history of photography and start joying this passion...
Better than we expected
Very interesting book, nice shots.
Very small book
Book is so small and binding is horrible
写真愛好家必携の良書、待望の再版。
独ケルン大聖堂に隣接する現代アート美術館、ルードヴィヒ・ミュージアムが所蔵する写真作品を収めた素晴らしい書籍。1996年の初版から数えて２度目の重版となるこの2012年版は、タッシェンの25周年（タイトルにある「25」はそれを意味する）を記念しての出版である。ちなみに書名と判型が同一の米国版も存在する。そちらはページ数が1/3以下のダイジェスト版となる。内容は書名の通り、20世紀を代表する300名の写真家の作品860点を、簡潔なプロフィールとともに収録。並びはアルファベット順で、インデックスが無い（！）のは不便だが、名前の綴りさえ分かれば辞書のように容易に引ける。それぞれの割り当ては１人１ページから、最大で16ページ（マン・レイ）までだが、これは作家の重要性に加え、美術館が所蔵する作品の数に対応しているらしい。収録作品は美術館が所蔵するオリジナルプリントから起こされているようで、モノクロを主体にカラーも少なからず掲載される。印刷はモノクロ作品もデュオトーン（２色刷り）または４色刷り。奥付にはPrinted in Hong Kongとあるが、総じて印刷のクオリティは高い。本書に掲載される作家について。これが「20世紀を代表する300人」と言って差し支えないかは、意見が分かれるところだろう。確かに写真史のうえで評価の定まった写真家はほぼ網羅しており、無名に近い作家の紹介も本書ならでは。また木村伊衛兵や沢渡朔などの邦人作家が掲載されるのも嬉しいところだが、リファレンスブックとして見れば欠落も少なくない。例えばウィリー・ロニやイジスなど、20世紀半ばにストリート・スナップの世界を切り開いた名手たちが割愛されているし、80年代以降に写真の流れを創った商業写真家たちの名も見ることができない。つまり現在進行形の写真世界とはやや隔たりのある内容で、そうした点がこの第三版で追補されることを期待したのだが、内容は従前の通りとなった。すなわち本書に収められた作品の大半は過去形のものであり、書名については1996年の初版時点よりも今の方がずっとしっくりくる。個人的にはやや保守的と感じる内容も、「ルードヴィヒ・ミュージアムのキュレーターが認めたモダンアートの作家と作品」と受け取るべきなのだろう。いろいろ感じるところはあるが、見開きひとつを１日に眺めても丸々１年は楽しめる良書には違いない。版を絶やさずこの価格で提供してくれたタッシェンに感謝したい。
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