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Eugène Atget's Paris

by Hans-Christian Adam, Eugène Atget, Andreas Krase
RM63.01 MYR Now RM44.37 MYR Save 30%
Eugène Atget's Paris
Eugène Atget's Paris

Atmospheric chronicle of early 1900s Paris.

If you've ever longed to walk through the streets of historic Paris, Atget's collection is a quiet time-capsule that's worth your time. His photographs are more than just images; they carry the soul of turn-of-the-century Paris, capturing the essence of the city's architecture and its people with a haunting beauty that's both intimate and grand. It's not just a book of photos—it's an artful journey to a Paris that no longer exists.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Eugène Atget's Paris

by Hans-Christian Adam, Eugène Atget, Andreas Krase
RM63.01 MYR Now RM44.37 MYR Save 30%
ISBN: 9783822855492
Authors: Hans-Christian Adam, Eugène Atget, Andreas Krase
Publisher: Taschen America Llc
Date of Publication: 2001-05-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art, Creative Nonfiction, History
Related Topics: Art and Photography, Photography, European History, Art History
Goodreads rating: 4.25
(rated by 118 readers)

Description

Eugene Atget roamed the streets with his bulky large format camera, systematically cataloguing turn-of-the-century Old Paris down to the very smallest details. His skilled, wonderfully atmospheric photos of Paris's parks, buildings, streets, store windows, prostitutes, workers, and even door handles are a joy to behold. This abbreviated volume contains a selection of Atget's best photographs and is the perfect introduction to this master photographer's work.
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Atmospheric chronicle of early 1900s Paris.

If you've ever longed to walk through the streets of historic Paris, Atget's collection is a quiet time-capsule that's worth your time. His photographs are more than just images; they carry the soul of turn-of-the-century Paris, capturing the essence of the city's architecture and its people with a haunting beauty that's both intimate and grand. It's not just a book of photos—it's an artful journey to a Paris that no longer exists.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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