Robert Mapplethorpe

A revised and updated edition of the most comprehensive survey published of Mapplethorpe's photography. Robert Mapplethorpe is regarded as one of the twentieth century's most important and influential artists, known for his groundbreaking and provocative work. The monograph offers an overview of his black-and-white photography, including floral still lifes, nudes, self-portraits, and portraits, and also features a selection of his color images. The volume presents a broad view of his artistic development and enduring impact, drawing from his diverse subjects and techniques.

The book presents a detailed look at Mapplethorpe's practice, with historical context and thoughtful sequencing that guides the reader through his career from early studies in Brooklyn in the 1960s to the creation of iconic images after acquiring a Polaroid camera in 1970. It emphasizes the variety within his oeuvre and preserves the emphasis on formal experimentation, composition, and the exploration of identity and representation.

This edition is a hardcover volume with 384 pages, published by Phaidon Press. The work aggregates essays, plates, and archival material to provide a comprehensive picture of Mapplethorpe's photography in a single, updated volume.

Features

• Uitgebreide overzicht van Mapplethorpe's fotografie
• Zwart-wit en kleurbeelden in diverse onderwerpen
• Florale stillevens, naakt, zelfportretten en portretten
• Vernieuwde editie met aanvullende inhoud
• Hardback met 384 pagina's
• Uitgegeven door Phaidon Press