Mary Warner Marien Livres

The book offers an innovative global overview of photography, tracing its evolution from early developments to contemporary advancements in technology and social media. Mary Warner Marien examines photography through various lenses, including art, science, travel, war, fashion, and mass media, featuring contributions from professional, amateur, and fine art photographers. It includes "Portrait" boxes highlighting key figures and "Focus" boxes addressing significant cultural debates, complemented by 650 photographs, including over 20 new images.

Photography Visionaries is an inspiring guide to 75 of the most influential photographers from c.1900 to the present. Entertainingly written by an expert on photography, it provides a fascinating insight into the lives and careers of men and women working in a medium which perhaps more than any other in the visual arts has been deeply affected by technological change.The entries are arranged chronologically, instilling in the reader an understanding of what marks each photographer as a visionary. Each entry is less about providing a full biography of the person and more about creating a sense of excitement regarding their work and the lasting impact that it has had on photography.With the aid of an arresting selection of photographs, some well-known and others less so, this book offers a unique and engaging perspective on the development of photography through some of its most inventive practitioners.

This remains the only book to trace the entire history of photography in its cultural context, worldwide. This book includes 16 additional pages and a wealth of up to date, new material.

100 Ideas that Changed Photography chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped photography from the invention of the daguerreotype in the early 19th century up to the digital revolution and beyond.Each photographic idea is presented through lively text and arresting visuals, and explores when the idea first evolved and its subsequent impact on photography.

This inspiring book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped architecture. Entertainingly written by an expert on architecture, it provides a concise history of the subject, and offers a fascinating resource to dip into for the general reader. Starting with the basic building 'components' of door, window, column and beam and the Classical orders, it then goes on to explore historical movements such as the Picturesque and Beaux-Arts, innovative materials such as steel and reinforced concrete, technical innovations, such as the lift and electric lighting, through to modern movements such as Universal Design and Deconstruction. Arranged in a broadly chronological order, the ideas are presented through informative text and arresting visuals, exploring when each idea first evolved and the subsequent impact it has had up to the present day.

Exploring the discourse surrounding photography in the nineteenth century, this book provides a comprehensive overview of American and European critiques and writings. It delves into the perspectives of various critics, illuminating the evolving understanding of photography as an art form and its cultural implications during that era. Through its analysis, the work highlights the complex relationship between photography and criticism, offering insights into how photography was perceived and discussed in its formative years.