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Summary

A collection of nearly three hundred photographs from "National Geographic," representing the work of more than one hundred fifty acclaimed photographers, captures portrait images of people from around the world.

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In Focus by National Geographic Society

National Geographic Greatest Portraits tells the story of portrait photography through the eyes - and words - of five accomplished National Geographic photographers. The book showcases images never-before-seen alongside award-winning favorites. New and fascinating text reveals photographers' individual experiences photographing people and their evaluation of NG portraits produced during each decade - from the late-19th century until today. In Focus opens with a beautiful and surprising look at National Geographic's contribution to the knowledge of the world's peoples through photography. Five chapters follow, each spanning approximately two decades and covering an era in world history and photographic style. The chapters are: Before 1930 (Exploring the power of photography), 1930s-1940s (The Great Depression and World War II), 1950s-1960s (Bright colors and perky smiles), and 1970s-1980s (Back to realism), and 1990s-Present (Everything is relative). Each of these chapters is a portrait of the world.
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ISBN 13 9780792273639
ISBN 10 079227363X
Title In Focus
Author National Geographic Society
Series National Geographic's Greatest Photographs Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher National Geographic Books
Year published 2004-10-01
Number of pages 504
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.