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Gathers American photographs taken between 1839-1939 in a variety of processes and styles
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Merry A. Foresta has held the position of curator for photography at the National Museum of American Art since 1983.
Merry A. Foresta has held the position of curator for photography at the National Museum of American Art since 1983.
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Drawn from the collection of Charles Isaacs in the National Museum of American Art, this lovely book presents the many dimensions of photography at its very best, whether as art form, historical document, or curiosity. On one level, the historical photographs are simply a treat for the viewer, yet each embodies key social and cultural significance. Collectively, the photographs offer an intimate portrait and sweeping panorama of American history. Curator of photography at the Smithsonian, Foresta does a wonderful job of both grounding each image in its moment in history and weaving the various threads of its story. The book is nicely designed, and the black-and-white photographs, as well as the hand-tinted color images, are beautifully reproduced. For anyone with an interest in photography or American social and cultural history; highly recommended.?Raymond Bial, Parkland Coll. Lib., Champaign, Ill.
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