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50 Photographers You Should Know

50 Photographers You Should Know

by Peter Stepan

Published for the first time: 9/30/2008

176 pages, Paperback

Genres: Art and Photography, Reference, Photography, History, Art, Nonfiction

This dynamic introduction to the world's greatest photographers from the inception of photography to today bears proof of the magic of the camera. From Félix Nadar to Nan Goldin, each of the photographers featured here represents an important aspect of photography's evolution. The artists are presented in double-page spreads that include reproductions of their most important works, concise biographies, informative sidebars, and a timeline that extends throughout the volume. The result is a fascinating overview of the way photographers continue to push the limits of their genre, offering their audiences new ways of seeing and understanding our world.

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