An Autobiography

Richard AvedonRandom House • ISBN-13 978‑0679409212

An Autobiography coverAn Autobiography cover

An Autobiography

Richard AvedonRandom House

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ISBN-10: 0224036556 · ISBN-13: 978‑0679409212 · 1993 · 1st Edition

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This career-spanning retrospective documents the evolution of Richard Avedon’s stark, minimalist aesthetic through his most influential portraiture. Featuring a curated selection of his black-and-white work, the volume captures the psychological depth of his subjects, ranging from cultural icons and political figures to anonymous individuals. It serves as a definitive visual record of the photographer's transformative approach to the medium throughout the twentieth century.

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Publisher: Random House
1st Edition1993
Pages: 284Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

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Author: Richard AvedonContributor: Richard Avedon

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Inferred: Artistic PhotographyInferred: PhotographersInferred: Photographers, BiographyInferred: Photography, ArtisticInferred: Minimalism

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Cornerstone of: Portrait Photography

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