Alfred Stieglitz: A Legacy of Light - Hardcover

Hoffman, Katherine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0300134452 ISBN 13: 9780300134452

Publisher: Yale University Press, 2011

Synopsis

In Stieglitz: A Beginning Light, Katherine Hoffman presented an account of the early years of the career of Alfred Stieglitz (1864-1946) and of his European roots. Now, she offers a compelling portrait of his life and art from 1915 to 1946, focusing on his American works, issues of identity, and the rise of modernism in America.
Hoffman explores Stieglitz's roles as photographer, editor, writer, and gallery director; how they intersected with his personal life — including his marriage to artist Georgia O'Keeffe — and his place in the cultural milieu of the 20th century. Excerpts from previously unpublished correspondence between Stieglitz and O'Keeffe reveal the fervor and complexity of their relationship as well as his passion for photography and modern art and his ongoing struggle to have photography recognized as an established artistic medium. These letters, along with his work as an editor and writer of short articles, illuminate Stieglitz's literary side, thus giving a new perspective on his total oeuvre.
Generously illustrated with 300 images, this intriguing, beautifully written book separates the photographer's true personality from the myths surrounding him and highlights his lasting legacy: the works he left behind.

About this title

About the Author

Katherine Hoffman is Professor of Fine Arts, St. Anselm College, and the author of several previous books, including two on Georgia O'Keeffe.

Review

"A delight to read."—Wendy Lesser, Wall Street Journal
"Fascinating."—James A. Rudin, Reform Judaism
"There are many books on both O’Keeffe and Stieglitz, but few so succinctly and compellingly sum up both the enormous accomplishments of the latter and the remarkable, though difficult, union of the two. Rose’s book is a must read for anyone with an interest in American art of the last century."—Ann Landi, Medium 
"The book will stand as a good first stop for anyone interested in Stieglitz, 20th-century photography, or American modern art."—Peter Walsh, ArtsFuse 
"This is a love­ly vol­ume — well-illus­trat­ed, grace­ful­ly writ­ten, and just the right length for the gen­er­al reader."—Bettina Berch, Jewish Book Council
"In this engaging study, Phyllis Rose presents a persuasive case for the importance of Alfred Stieglitz as a pioneering artistic photographer and a champion of modernism in the visual arts."—Alun David, Jewish Chronicle

“[Stieglitz] was one of the most vivid, idealistic, stubborn, and thorny characters ever to appear in American culture. He was a moralist, an unstoppable advocate for the artists he loved, and a connoisseur of the erotic, and one of the greatest photographers who ever tripped a shutter.”—Critic Robert Hughes

“This is required reading for serious scholars of photography and Stieglitz, but the language is not overly academic, so the casual reader can easily become engrossed.” —Library Journal (Library Journal)

Edition details

• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0300134452
• ISBN 13: 9780300134452
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 483