Name: How Photography Became Contemporary Art - Andy Grundberg
SKU: 9780300234107
Author: Andy Grundberg
ISBN: 9780300234107

Question 1

What period of photography's history does this book cover?

Accepted Answer

This book covers the crucial decades of the 1970s and '80s, focusing on how photography became contemporary art during this time.

Question 2

Who is the author of 'How Photography Became Contemporary Art'?

Accepted Answer

The author is Andy Grundberg, a leading critic who served as a critic for the New York Times.

Question 3

Does the book discuss specific artists or exhibitions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Grundberg reflects on landmark exhibitions and his encounters with leading photographers, including Gordon Matta-Clark, Cindy Sherman, and Robert Mapplethorpe.

Question 4

Is this book purely a historical account?

Accepted Answer

No, it is described as part memoir and part history, offering a personal perspective alongside a critical examination of the period.

How Photography Became Contemporary Art

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