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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