Description
A history of 20th-century photography told through some of the most famous images and celebrated artists in photographic history
“To use the cliché, this book brings history alive.”—Cary Benbow, F-Stop Magazine
“Those who dive into this opus will emerge with a deeper understanding of photography in the medium’s first full century of existence.”—Mark Edward Harris, Black & White
“Presents an exceptional selection of 100 photos from the collection”—Guillotine
A History of Photography features in The Guardian
The Snite Museum at the University of Notre Dame du Lac, Indiana, is considered to be one of the finest university art museums in America. Its permanent collection of 19th-, 20th-, and 21st-century photography comprises 10,000-plus pieces. It includes works from the earliest days of photography, along with photographs by contemporary artists.
In Twentieth Century, the first volume in a two volume catalogue of the the entire collection, a first-rate line-up includes works by many of the most important figures photography from the early 1900s to the end of the century. The collection continues to expand into the present day.
Extended captions provide historical context, brief biographies, and a glossary of photographic terms.
About the Author
David Acton is the Milly and Fritz Kaeser Curator of Photographs at the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame. His experience in bringing worldwide attention to a little-known photography collection is exemplified by his catalogue and exhibition Keeping Shadows: Photographs at the Worcester Art Museum (2004)
Table of Contents
- Foreword – Charles R. Loving
- Acknowledgments – David Acton
- Use of the Catalogue
- Introduction
- Main Catalogue
- Glossary
- Notes
- Index
- Photo Credits
