{"product_id":"robert-mapplethorpe-the-photographs-hardcover","title":"Robert Mapplethorpe: The Photographs - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Martineau\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBritt Salvesen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePhilip Gefter\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis fascinating collection of Robert Mapplethorpe's photographs contains over 250 striking images -- from florals to portraits from nudes to still lifes, as well as images from his controversial \u003ci\u003eX Portfolio\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"...an indispensable publication of lasting significance...\"--\u003ci\u003eARTFIXdaily \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Authoritative and indispensable.\"--\u003ci\u003eBay Area Reporter \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe legacy of Robert Mapplethorpe (1946 -1989) is rich and complicated, triggering controversy, polarizing critics, and providing inspiration for many artists who followed him. Mapplethorpe taught himself about the history of art, how to run a studio, how to network, and how to keep the public interested in him. At the same time, he honed a distinctive individual vision based on craftsmanship and an aesthetic of classical grace. One of the most influential figures of his time, today Mapplethorpe stands as an example to emerging photographers who continue to test boundaries and concepts of the beautiful. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobert Mapplethorpe: The Photographs\u003c\/i\u003e offers a timely and rewarding examination of his oeuvre and influence. Drawing from the extraordinary collection jointly acquired by the J. Paul Getty Museum and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art from The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, as well as the Mapplethorpe Archive housed at the Getty Research Institute, the authors were given the unique opportunity to explore new resources and present fresh perspectives. The result is a fascinating exploration of Mapplethorpe's career and legacy, with in-depth essays on sexuality and identity, all accompanied by more than 250 striking images covering the remarkable range of his photographic work - from florals to portraits from nudes to still lifes, as well as the controversial \u003ci\u003eX Portfolio\u003c\/i\u003e. All of these beautifully integrated elements contribute to what is an essential point of access to Mapplethorpe's work and practice.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaul Martineau is associate curator in the Department of Photographs at the J. Paul Getty Museum. Britt Salvesen is curator and head of the Wallis Annenberg Photography Department and the Prints and Drawings Department at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 12.2 x 9.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 15, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770836713760,"sku":"9781606064696","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/55153e21635a1e5d48a7f3db5b90a28b.webp?v=1780379131","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/robert-mapplethorpe-the-photographs-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}