Aperture 104 - Fall 1986
Alvin Langdon Coburn: Symbolist Photographer, 1882–1966
Largely remembered as a great innovator, Alvin Langdon Coburn is an enigmatic figure in the history of photography. This issue investigates Coburn’s sources and his personal and artistic explorations. Coburn’s cityscapes, portraits, and Vortographs reflect his unprecedented steps toward the creation of a photography of symbol and abstraction.
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Issue Details
Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 1986-10-01
Measurements: 9.6 x 11.59 x 0.34 inches
ISBN: 9780893812225
Table Of Contents
Alvin Langdon Coburn: Symbolist Photographer, 1882–1966
Beyond the Craft
By Mike Weaver
The Mental Basis
The Japanese Influence
The Symbolist Aspect
The Adventures of Cities
The Operative or Craftsmanly Quality
The Speculative or Secret Art
People and Ideas
The Shock of Dubreuil by Tom Jacobson
Natural Speech by Mark Holborn
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