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Barbara Boissevain : salt of the earth : a visual odyssey of a transforming landscape / texts, John Hart, Michael Honneger, Laura Noble, Dr. Elliott White, Jr..
Fine Arts Library TR732.5 .B65 2023
Available
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Boissevain, Barbara.
- Nature photography--California--San Francisco Bay.
- Nature photography.
- Salt marshes--California--San Francisco Bay--Pictorial works.
- Salt marshes.
- Salt industry and trade--California--San Francisco Bay--Pictorial works.
- Salt industry and trade.
- San Francisco Bay (Calif.)--Pictorial works.
- San Francisco Bay (Calif.).
- Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (Calif.)--Pictorial works.
- Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (Calif.).
- Genre:
- photobooks.
- Photobooks.
- Physical Description:
- 107 pages (some folded) : chiefly color illustrations ; 25 x 31 cm
- Other Title:
- Salt of the earth : a visual odyssey of a transforming landscape
- Place of Publication:
- Heidelberg : Kehrer, [2023]
- Summary:
- Salt of the Earth" is a striking monograph, which skillfully captures humanity's impact on the environment. From ground-level perspectives to aerial shots, Barbara Boissevain's unique compositions of industrial salt ponds, accentuate the surreal qualities of landscapes altered by human activity. The artist's intention extends beyond crafting captivating visuals; her work seeks to raise awareness of pressing environmental concerns and inspire engagement in conservation-related activism. Boissevain's photographs of otherworldly landscapes compel us to reflect on the delicate balance between creation and devastation. Her powerful imagery challenges viewers to reassess their role in shaping Earth's future, ultimately urging us to confront the consequences of our actions and actively participate in preserving the environment for generations to come.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Rosengarten Family Fund.
- ISBN:
- 9783969001257
- 3969001250
- OCLC:
- 1409134625
- Publisher Number:
- 9783969001257
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