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OverviewFrances Benjamin Johnston (1864-1952) achieved acclaim in the late nineteenth century as an accomplished photographer. One of the first women in a field dominated by men, she was known for her portraiture, artistic studies, photojournalism, garden, and architectural photography.Drawing upon Johnston's original papers and photographs from the Library of Congress, Maria Ausherman focuses on Johnston's most compendious project: to visually record the traditional architecture of the South across nine states.Johnston's work had a lasting impact on her times. She was a vital force in the early historic preservation movement, and her work remains well known and discussed to this day. Ausherman's examination of this extraordinary photographer's career shows both the early origins of her style and vision, as well as her attempts to change society through her art. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Maria Elizabeth AushermanPublisher: University Press of Florida Imprint: University Press of Florida Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.558kg ISBN: 9780813032955ISBN 10: 0813032954 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 30 April 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock Table of ContentsReviewsAusherman offers the fullest account available of the remarkable career of Frances Benjamin Johnston, one of America's finest photographers and recorders of the national heritage. This book is remarkable for its assured handling of Johnston's place as pioneer woman photographer and leader in the movement for architectural recording and preservation. - John Maynard, New York University Author InformationMaria Ausherman is an independent scholar interested in the history of preservation in the U.S., the history of photography, and the intersection of fine arts and documentation. She lives in New York City. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |