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The Photograph: Composition And Color Design
Harald Mante, one of the most distinguished teachers of the
photographic arts in Germany and an internationally
recognized master of photography, brings his teaching to us
in the English language for the first time in more than 30
years. In The Photograph Mante explains the elements that
are essential to achieving the highest
level of visual
design in photographs. This book is geared toward the
serious intermediate and advanced photographer who strives
to create outstanding images.
While a deep understanding of photographic techniques is
required in order to master photography, technical knowledge
alone is not sufficient to create outstanding images. Beyond
the technical aspects, the crucial elements that determine
the quality and strength of a photograph are the content of
the image and its organization within the image frame. This
is where the "art" of photography comes into play. Truly
creative photography is based upon knowledge and mastery of
design and of how the viewer perceives images. The creative
photographer can exploit this knowledge and push
image-making in new directions.
Mante explores the principles of line, shape, point, color,
contrast, composition, and design in significantly greater
depth and at a higher level than most any book available to
date. He also covers a number of techniques to enhance
expressiveness in a photograph to support the photographer's
intentions.
These in-depth lessons are beautifully illustrated with more
than 600 images from Mante's own portfolio, plus over 160
diagrams.
The Photograph is a unique book that is sure to become an
invaluable reference for anyone involved in photography-from
the hobbyist to the professional; for both the digital and
analog photographer; and for those practicing, studying,
criticizing, or administering in the visual arts.
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