The sea : an anthology of maritime photography since 1843 / Pierre Borhan ; [translated from the French by Louise Lalaurie Rogers.]
Material type: TextLanguage: English Original language: French Publication details: Paris : Flammarion, 2009.Description: 298 pages : color illustrations ; 27 x 29 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9782080300638
- 2080300636
Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Non-Fiction | Davis (Central) Library Non-Fiction | Non-Fiction | 779.37 BOR | 1 | Available | T00524935 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Pierre Borhan has created a book that takes the reader on a voyage, a unique journey that highlights the ocean as a source of auspicious inspiration, of commercial potential, and as the hub of many conquering expeditions. The beauty of this work, however, is its ability to correlate the infinite magnitude of the ocean itself alongside the diversity of major photographic masterpieces from photographers of various nationalities and time periods who possess a poetic resonance that dominates beyond all else. The mystery, adventure, and awe-inspiring beauty of the sea are captured in this volume as never before. Uniting three hundred historical photos, documentary photos, and art photos, from archival works to pictures taken in the present day, The Sea invites the reader to explore the staggering appeal of the ocean from a number of striking perspectives, including lonely lighthouses, bustling port towns, early explorations of Antarctica and the Arctic Circle, and abstract compositions of waves, water, and light by some of the world's best-known photographers. With high-quality reproductions and an attractive box set, this volume offers a lasting tribute to nature's most powerful force.
Includes index.
"Pictures that convey a typical fishing harbor, or the tentacular spread of a cargo port; an entire, crystal-clear cove, an ideal setting for a rejuvenating swim; the ricochets of sunlight on the rolling swell, the weather beaten face of a globe-trotter, or the unforgettable fury of a tidal wave that announces the brutal end of a peaceful, everyday existences." -- Back cover.
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