“Nothing is more hateful to me than photography coated with gimmicks, poses and false effects. Therefore let me speak the truth in all honesty about our age and the people of our age”
Quote by August Sander
Work
August Sander: photographs of an epoch, 1904-1959 : man of the twentieth century, Rhineland landscapes, nature studies, architectural and industrial photographs, images of Sardinia : [exhibition]
August Sander's photography is celebrated for its meticulous documentation of the German landscape and society. This comprehensive volume presents a selection of his most significant works, capturing the essence of the 20th century through his lens. The book features a variety of subjects, from portraits of individuals to landscapes and architectural studies, offering a rich visual narrative of the era. The inclusion of images from Sardinia adds a unique perspective to Sander's renowned body of work. more
Author
August Sander
August Sander was a German photographer renowned for his profound depiction of social strata. His series 'People of the 20th Century' documented the diversity of German society, from workers to artists, from farmers to nobility. Sander's work had a profound impact on 20th-century photographic art. more
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