Thomas Struth - Unconscious Places - 2020
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Thomas Struth, Unconscious Places, is a 1st edition hardback published by Prestel in English, of 264 pages, measuring 22.8 × 24 cm, in as new condition and still sealed.
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Thomas Struth’s inimitable style is showcased in this new compact edition of his striking collection of street views from 1970 to 2010.
Thomas Struth is one of the best-known photographers to come out of the school of Bernd and Hilla Becher. In this celebrated volume, Struth presents a series of urban streetscapes from cities such as Edinburgh, Lima, Pyongyang, Naples, and New York City, all taken in similar conditions—devoid of human activity. Struth refers to these mundane buildings, unpopulated streets and anonymous facades as »unconscious places«—environments that are imbued with meaning only by the viewer.
Captured with exquisite technical prowess and presented with powerful, restrained neutrality, Struth’s images allow us to fully appreciate a city’s character—from its telephone wires above to the pavement below. Renowned sociologist Richard Sennett’s illuminating essay reveals how Struth’s sober, lucid photography leads the viewer to create their own conclusions, rather than forcing a perspective. The resulting interplay among photographer, viewer, and landscape may hold the key to understanding how architecture affects our daily lives.
New in seal
Thomas Struth’s inimitable style is showcased in this new compact edition of his striking collection of street views from 1970 to 2010.
Thomas Struth is one of the best-known photographers to come out of the school of Bernd and Hilla Becher. In this celebrated volume, Struth presents a series of urban streetscapes from cities such as Edinburgh, Lima, Pyongyang, Naples, and New York City, all taken in similar conditions—devoid of human activity. Struth refers to these mundane buildings, unpopulated streets and anonymous facades as »unconscious places«—environments that are imbued with meaning only by the viewer.
Captured with exquisite technical prowess and presented with powerful, restrained neutrality, Struth’s images allow us to fully appreciate a city’s character—from its telephone wires above to the pavement below. Renowned sociologist Richard Sennett’s illuminating essay reveals how Struth’s sober, lucid photography leads the viewer to create their own conclusions, rather than forcing a perspective. The resulting interplay among photographer, viewer, and landscape may hold the key to understanding how architecture affects our daily lives.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Art, Photography
Book Title
Unconscious Places
Author/ Illustrator
Thomas Struth
Condition
As new
Publication year oldest item
2020
Height
22.8 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
24 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Prestel
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
264
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