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Photos First Ruth Thomson

Photos First By Ruth Thomson

Photos First by Ruth Thomson

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£3.49
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Summary

A perfect introduction to studying photography, looking at important photos every child should know.

Photos First Summary

Photos First by Ruth Thomson

Photos First brings together an inspiring collection of some of the world's most engaging and iconic photographs, spanning the history of photography.

Divided into themes of portraits, nature, art and documentary photography, the book tells the stories behind memorable photographs, chosen for the vividness or importance of their subject matter, their pioneering technique or their historic significance. Discover photographs that are shocking, moving, dramatic or manipulative. Find out how the camera can tell a lie but can also reveal extraordinary truths. Included are photographs by Muybridge, Ansel Adams, Hockney, Gursky, Doisneau, Salgado and Martin Parr. Perfect for readers aged 12 and up.

Photos First Reviews

Each quality, full-page reproduction sits opposite a page of information. * School Library Journal *
Beautiful. * Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books *
Well-organized... high quality... unquestionably an informative, well researched, and engaging nonfiction selection. * International Reading Association *
The perfect introduction to studying philosophy. * Peters Gazette *
Fascinating... thought provoking... a new and fresh approach to this subject... very enjoyable. * School Librarian *

About Ruth Thomson

Ruth Thomson is an award-winning educational author (with an MA in Museum and Gallery learning) , who specialises in writing books on art and history. Her art books include Grisly & Gruesome, Saints and Looking at Paintings for the National Gallery, London, a short biography of Georgia O'Keeffe and several hands-on art packs for Tate galleries. She has also co-written Posters and Propaganda in Wartime, published in conjunction with the Imperial War Museum. Her history books include a series about Victorian childhood and books about Plains Indians and Aztecs. Ruth's interest in Terezin was sparked during research for an educational pack on Holocaust art for the London Gallery of Jewish Art. The gallery owns a powerful series of prints by Leo Haas, one of the artists featured in the book, and Ruth became intrigued to find out more about the place that had inspired them. As well as writing educational books, Ruth travels widely, collecting recycled artefacts, which she has shown in bespoke exhibitions at major British museums and galleries for the past 7 years. In her spare time, Ruth enjoys long-distance walking, stone carving and reading modern American literature.

Table of Contents

  • 1: Introduction
  • 2: Portrait photography
  • 3: Nature photography
  • 4: Art photography
  • 5: Documentary photography
  • 6: Glossary
  • 7: Look further
  • 8: Index

Additional information

GOR009129724
9781445119137
1445119137
Photos First by Ruth Thomson
Ruth Thomson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Hachette Children's Group
2017-02-23
64
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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