الوصف
Martin Parr invites readers on a whimsical journey through the often-overlooked charm of postcard art in America. With a collection of 160 striking images, he captures the essence of these seemingly mundane visuals, revealing the subtext of cultural identity and nostalgia embedded within them.
Each postcard showcases a unique slice of life, from kitschy landmarks to banal suburban scenes, highlighting the beauty in the ordinary. Parr's keen eye transforms the expected into something engaging, encouraging viewers to reassess their perceptions of art, communication, and the quirky threads that connect daily life.
Each postcard showcases a unique slice of life, from kitschy landmarks to banal suburban scenes, highlighting the beauty in the ordinary. Parr's keen eye transforms the expected into something engaging, encouraging viewers to reassess their perceptions of art, communication, and the quirky threads that connect daily life.
تفاصيل الكتاب
تنسيق
غلاف ورقي
صفحات
176 صفحات
لغة
الإنجليزية
منشور
Mar 1, 2004
الناشر
Phaidon Press
الطبعات
2 طبعات
رقم ISBN-10
0714843911
رقم ISBN-13
9780714843919