Man Ray, African Art, and the Modernist Lens by Wendy A. Grossman

2011 large format softcover as pictured. Not a typical museum exhibition catalog, this book contains more than seventy photographs by Man Ray—some never before reproduced—alongside many rarely seen photographs of African art by his European and American contemporaries. The author raises thought-provoking questions about the role photographs played in shaping perceptions of African art and, in turn, how such images led to distinctive modernist viewpoints across racial and geographic boundaries. This copy has been well used but remains very readable. Binding is firm, spine uncreased. Covers, with French flaps, are rubbed with gently curled corners. Owner's name blacked out on FFEP. Text has extensive underlining. No dust jacket. Your purchase helps support our small village library. s AR

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Minneapolis, MN, USA: University of Minnesota Press, 2011. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. The book is in very good condition, little shelf rubbing apparent. Text and images inside appear clean and clear throughout. 'This groundbreaking analysis spotlights a select group of Man Ray's photographs within the context of modernist photographic history and the "discovery" of African art by the early twentieth-century avant-garde. Featuring more than seventy photographs by Man Ray-some never before reproduced-alongside many rarely seen photographs of African art by his European and American contemporaries, Man Ray, African Art, and the Modernist Lens uncovers a virtually unknown chapter in both the inventive activities of this celebrated artist and in this overlooked facet of photographic history. Meticulously researched and compellingly presented, Wendy A. Grossman raises thought-provoking questions about the role photographs played in shaping… Read More

Washington, DC: International Art & Artists, 2011. First edition. Softcover. 183 pages. An examination of the impact that African art had on Man Ray and modern art. Features text by Wendy A. Grossman, Ian Walker, Yaelle Biro, Poul Mork, Rainer Stamm, and Tomal Winter. Includes over 70 images by Man Ray, some of which were previously never published. Also includes a timeline and a checklist. A fine copy in French style wrappers.

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