Cameraless Photography (Victoria and Albert Museum)

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One of two launch volumes in an important and highly collectible new photography series by the V&A, here is an introduction to the history of cameraless photography in over 125 key images from the V&A’s outstanding collection.

One of two launch volumes in an important and highly collectible new photography series by the V&A, here is an introduction to the history of cameraless photography in over 125 key images from the V&A’s outstanding collection.
Visually compelling, Cameraless Photography is an outstanding introductory overview of the major creative, cameraless processes running throughout the history of photography – including photograms, chemigrams, luminograms, dye destruction prints and more – illustrated by the cameraless work of some of photography’s greatest names. More than 125 photographs are supported by extended commentaries and a concise introduction. The book begins with the early photographic experiments of artists such as Anna Atkins in the 19th century through the avant-garde photograms of modernists such as Man Ray, to the work of contemporary artists, such as Susan Derges, nearly two centuries later.
Extent: 192 pp
Format: PLC (no jacket)
Illustrations: 141
Publication date: 2018-09-27
Size: 25.0 x 19.5 cm
ISBN: 9780500480366

Press Reviews

An alternative overview of the history of photography, this book looks to cameraless methods of image-making such as photograms, chemigrams, luminograms and dye destruction prints
Aesthetica

Beautiful and informative
Black & White Photography

A timely reminder that, for all the digital technology now at our disposal, there are also simpler, purer ways of making a photograph
The Scotsman, Photography Books of the Year


About the Author

Martin Barnes is Senior Curator of Photographs at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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