August Sander

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August Sander: Photographs from the J. Paul Getty Museum

August Sander

Synopsis:
The long life of German photographer August Sander (1876-1964) spanned one of the most turbulent eras in his country's history. The Great War of 1914-1918, the Weimar Republic, the reign of National Socialism, and the horrors of World War II all left an indelible imprint on both the man and his work. Sander, a conventional studio portraitist who transformed himself into an avant-gardist, exemplified the complex and sometimes contradictory nature of his time. He was at once innovative and deeply wedded to the pasty blending a progressive vision with a traditional view of society and his craft.

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Other editions: Hardcover - 2004, 2002, Softcover - 2001, 1999, Hardcover - 1999, 1995, Hardcover - 1989, 1985, 1981, 1980