Japans Modern Divide The Photographs of Hiroshi Hanaya and Kansuke Yamamoto
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Japans Modern Divide The Photographs of Hiroshi Hanaya and Kansuke Yamamoto by Keller
This title offers a superbly illustrated overview of the evolution of two very different strains of modern Japanese photography. In the 1930s, Japanese photography evolved in two very directions: one toward a documentary style, the other favouring an experimental, or avant-garde, approach strongly influence by Western Surrealism. This book explores these two divergent paths through the work of two remarkable figures: Hiroshi Hamaya and Kansuke Yamamoto. Hiroshi Hamaya (1915-1999) was born and raised in Tokyo and, after an initial period of creative experimentation, turned his attention to recording traditional life and culture. He went on to record cultural changes in China, political protests in Japan, and landscapes around the world. Kansuke Yamamoto (1914-1987) became fascinated by the innovative approaches in art and literature exemplified by Western artists such as Man Ray and Magritte. He promoted Surrealist and avant-garde ideas in Japan through his poetry, paintings, sculptures, and photography.
Judith Keller is senior curator in the Department of Photograhs at the J. Paul Getty Museum. Amanda Maddox is author curator in the Department of Photographs at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781606061329 |
| ISBN 10 | 1606061321 |
| Title | Japans Modern Divide The Photographs of Hiroshi Hanaya and Kansuke Yamamoto |
| Author | Keller |
| Series | Getty Publications - |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Getty Trust Publications |
| Year published | 2013-04-16 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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