| Description |
168 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm |
| Contents |
Preface: New York's wholesale flower market -- Christopher Beane: New species of flower photographer -- From tradition to deconstruction: Early black-and-white photographs -- Early maturity: First color photographs -- Orgy series -- Breakthrough: Peony series, 1999-2003 -- Photographer as painter -- Ranunculus -- Tutti fruitti -- Why must the beautiful die? -- Of branches, vines, and decorative panels -- Postscript: Through a looking glass darkly -- Publisher's note: Anthony F. Janson -- List of plates. |
| Summary |
In 150 photographs, "Flower" explores the precious and perishable nature of flowers--seed pods burst open, withered leaves, and frilly petals. Janson contributes a rich and engaging overview of the core ideas that define Beane's art. |
| Subject |
Photography of plants.
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Flowers -- Pictorial works.
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| Added Author |
Janson, Anthony F.
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| ISBN |
9781579653521 |
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1579653529 |
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