DK Schöne Künste. Fotografie

The impressive history of photography. From the first black-and-white images to digital photography – embark on a visual journey through over 1500 iconic photographs from the last 200 years. Dive into the lives of famous photographers like Alfred Stieglitz and Cindy Sherman with this book, and experience the significance and artistic composition of world-renowned images from a new perspective, thanks to high-quality illustrations and striking analyses.

Tracing the footsteps of photography. Beautifully illustrated with over 1500 stunning and high-quality images. Written by Tom Ang, the world-renowned and award-winning photographer. Analyses of famous photographs tell the stories behind iconic images – including many by Pulitzer Prize winners. Engaging biographies of over 50 significant photographers such as Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, and Sebastião Salgado reveal the people behind the camera.

200 years of photography brought together in a visual reference work. How did the first photographic process work? And what influence does social and cultural change have on photography? Tom Ang provides us with a deep insight into history with his book – from photography as a technical achievement to the moving details behind the images that changed our perspective on the world.

Informative, inspiring, and visually stunning – this book is a wonderful treasure for all photography enthusiasts.