Beyond Architecture Michael Kenna
Author: Michael Kenna
Format: Hardback, 245mm x 298mm, 2421g, 384 pages
Published: Prestel, Germany, 2019
A stunning selection of black-and-white photographs taken by Michael Kenna over the past forty-five years. Michael Kenna is regarded as one of the most accomplished photographers working today. This book charts Kenna's work in the field of architectural photography, showing how his approach to the built environment informs his style, whether he's capturing natural or human-made structures. In page after page of lush duotone illustrations, the book creates dialogues between images to show how Kenna applies light, shadow, composition, and perspective to similar effect in different settings. Yvonne Meyer-Lohr's astute curatorial approach helps us understand how deftly Kenna moves between techniques, whether he is capturing the network of cables on a suspension bridge, the glittering jewels of a nighttime cityscape, or the haunting silhouette of a factory tower. Accompanied by insightful texts by Meyer-Lohr, this volume is a comprehensive look at a brilliant photographer whose dedication to craft and technique sets him apart from his contemporaries. AUTHOR: Michael Kenna is a world renowned British photographer, best known for his black-and-white landscape photography. His photographs have been published in over sixty books including Forms of Japan, Rouge, and Holga (all by Prestel). He lives in Seattle, USA. SELLING POINTS: . This book looks at Michael Kenna's architectural photography over the course of his 45 year career. . Michael Kenna has published many other successful books including Forms of Japan (ISBN 9783791381626), Rouge (ISBN 9783791382975), and Holga (ISBN 9783791383774). . The book juxtaposes Kenna's architectural photography with his landscapes, drawing parallels between the two. 300 illustrations
Yvonne Meyer-Lohr is a designer and author based in Dusseldorf, Germany. Her previous publications include Capri and the bestselling book Forms of Japan (both by Prestel). Michael Kenna is a world renowned British photographer, best known for his black-and-white landscape photography. His photographs have been published in over sixty books including Forms of Japan, Rouge, and Holga (all by Prestel). He lives in Seattle, USA.
Author: Michael Kenna
Format: Hardback, 245mm x 298mm, 2421g, 384 pages
Published: Prestel, Germany, 2019
A stunning selection of black-and-white photographs taken by Michael Kenna over the past forty-five years. Michael Kenna is regarded as one of the most accomplished photographers working today. This book charts Kenna's work in the field of architectural photography, showing how his approach to the built environment informs his style, whether he's capturing natural or human-made structures. In page after page of lush duotone illustrations, the book creates dialogues between images to show how Kenna applies light, shadow, composition, and perspective to similar effect in different settings. Yvonne Meyer-Lohr's astute curatorial approach helps us understand how deftly Kenna moves between techniques, whether he is capturing the network of cables on a suspension bridge, the glittering jewels of a nighttime cityscape, or the haunting silhouette of a factory tower. Accompanied by insightful texts by Meyer-Lohr, this volume is a comprehensive look at a brilliant photographer whose dedication to craft and technique sets him apart from his contemporaries. AUTHOR: Michael Kenna is a world renowned British photographer, best known for his black-and-white landscape photography. His photographs have been published in over sixty books including Forms of Japan, Rouge, and Holga (all by Prestel). He lives in Seattle, USA. SELLING POINTS: . This book looks at Michael Kenna's architectural photography over the course of his 45 year career. . Michael Kenna has published many other successful books including Forms of Japan (ISBN 9783791381626), Rouge (ISBN 9783791382975), and Holga (ISBN 9783791383774). . The book juxtaposes Kenna's architectural photography with his landscapes, drawing parallels between the two. 300 illustrations
Yvonne Meyer-Lohr is a designer and author based in Dusseldorf, Germany. Her previous publications include Capri and the bestselling book Forms of Japan (both by Prestel). Michael Kenna is a world renowned British photographer, best known for his black-and-white landscape photography. His photographs have been published in over sixty books including Forms of Japan, Rouge, and Holga (all by Prestel). He lives in Seattle, USA.