2000 1st *LIKE NEW* GEORGE PLATT LYNES 1907-1955, DAVID LEDDICK, FREE EXPRSS W/W
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Express Shipping Worldwide is Free George Platt Lynes By David Leddick Published by Taschen, 2000 In German, English and French First Edition, with the dustjacket In Like New condition With over 200 images This volume is a major photographic monograph devoted to the work and life of George Platt Lynes (1907–1955), one of the most influential American photographers of the mid-20th century. The book documents his work across fashion photography, celebrity portraiture, ballet photography, and his highly controversial male nude studies. It functions as both: a retrospective of Lynes’ photographic career, and a historical examination of sexuality, art, and censorship in 20th-century photography. Structure and Contents The book combines biography, critical essays, and hundreds of photographic reproductions. Sections include: Key themes: Born in 1907 in New Jersey Early exposure to literature and art Travel in Europe in the 1920s Connections with modernist writers and artists He became closely connected with major literary figures such as: Gertrude Stein Jean Cocteau Christopher Isherwood These intellectual networks strongly shaped his aesthetic style. Fashion Photography Career In the 1930s and 1940s, Lynes became one of the leading fashion photographers in New York. He worked for major magazines such as: Vogue Harper's Bazaar The book shows how Lynes helped define modern fashion photography through: theatrical lighting sculptural posing surreal compositions dramatic shadows Unlike earlier fashion photography that focused purely on clothing, Lynes treated fashion images as artistic compositions. Celebrity Portraiture Another large portion of the book documents his portrait photography. Subjects included: actors writers dancers artists Lynes’ portrait style emphasised: psychological depth stylised lighting dramatic composition Many portraits resemble stage scenes or classical sculptures. Ballet Photography One of Lynes’ most important collaborations was with the New York City Ballet. The book shows his extensive photographic work with choreographer: George Balanchine His ballet photography is widely considered revolutionary because he: staged dancers as sculptural figures used extreme lighting emphasised muscular form and movement These images helped establish ballet photography as a serious art form. The Male Nude Photographs The most historically significant part of the book concerns Lynes’ male nude photography. During the 1930s–1950s, photographing male nudes was extremely controversial in the United States because of strict obscenity laws and widespread homophobia. Lynes created hundreds of photographs featuring: nude male models classical poses mythological themes stylised erotic imagery These photographs were never publicly exhibited during his lifetime. They circulated privately among friends and artistic circles. Artistic Style The book analyses Lynes’ distinctive style, which combines influences from: classical Greek sculpture surrealism theatre staging Renaissance lighting Characteristics include: dramatic chiaroscuro lighting carefully choreographed poses mythological symbolism sculptural treatment of the human body The result is photography that feels simultaneously classical and modern. Sexual Identity and Cultural Context A major theme explored in the book is Lynes’ identity as a gay artist working in a highly repressive era. The book explains: how homosexuality was criminalised how artists used coded imagery how private photography circles formed within the gay community Lynes’ work is now recognised as one of the earliest major bodies of homoerotic photography in American art. The Kinsey Institute Archive Before his death in 1955, Lynes made an important decision. He arranged for many of his nude photographs to be preserved by the Kinsey Institute This ensured the images would survive even though they were too controversial to publish publicly at the time. The book draws heavily on this archive. Historical Importance The book argues that Lynes should be considered a major figure in several fields: Fashion Photography He helped transform fashion photography into a modern art form. Dance Photography He produced some of the most influential images of ballet ever made. LGBTQ+ Art History His male nudes are now recognised as foundational works in queer visual culture. Visual Content The book contains over 200 photographs, including: fashion images celebrity portraits ballet photography male nude studies experimental compositions Many of these images were rarely published before this volume. In light green hardcovers, with titles in white to the cover and spine, in 240 pages, with the dustjacket. The Dustjacket: There is very light shelfwear. There is very faint evidence of old moisture to the inside top of the dustjacket. There is no foxing. There is no sunning. There are no tears, creases, or chips. The Book: There is no shelfwear. There is no foxing. There are no previous owners' names or inscriptions. All of the plates are fresh, bright and crisp - pristine. There are no missing, creased, loose, stained or damaged pages. It is complete and original. Measures 27cm x 33cm and weighs a significant 2.3 kgs unpacked. EXPRESS SHIPPING AND HANDLING is Free Worldwide All items are securely and well packed. Thank you for viewing my item.
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