Beijing by Lois Conner
In three decades of visits to China, celebrated photographer Lois Conner has witnessed firsthand the monumental physical transformation of the country. Nowhere is this change more dramatic than in the capital city of Beijing, the subject of Conner's remarkable new book Beijing: Contemporary and Imperial . Conner's breathtaking black-and-white panoramas reveal an ancient city in thrall to change, where the lingering splendor of a dynastic past is cast into shadow by rising concrete and steel. Juxtaposed against the ancient ruins from the Gardens of Perfect Brightness, the ultra modern Bird's Nest" National Olympic Stadium embodies all the ambitions of a rapidly ascending China. And yet, amid all the bustle and spectacle, quietly contemplative images of city life emerge, as if rescued fromanother era. Rich in tone and flawless in detail, Conner's photographs capture all the complexities and contradictions of this fascinating modern metropolis."
Lois Conner’s work is included in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, V&A in London and National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne. Geremie Barme is the author of several books on Chinese history.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781616892487 |
| ISBN 10 | 161689248X |
| Title | Beijing |
| Author | Lois Conner |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Princeton Architectural Press |
| Year published | 2014-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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