The Life and Photography of Doris Ulmann
Doris Ulmann (1882-1934) was one of the foremost photographers of the twentieth century, yet until now there has never been a biography of this fascinating, gifted artist. Born into a New York Jewish family with a tradition of service, Ulmann sought to portray and document individuals from various groups that she feared would vanish from American life. In the last eighteen years of her life, Ulmann created over 10,000 photographs and illustrated five books, including Roll, Jordan, Roll and...
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"Doris Ulmann (1882-1934) was one of the foremost photographers of the twentieth century, yet until now there has never been a biography of this fascinating, gifted artist. Born into a New York Jewish family with a tradition of service, Ulmann sought to portray and document individuals from various groups that she feared would vanish from American life. In the last eighteen years of her life, Ulmann created over 10,000 photographs and illustrated five books, including Roll, Jordan, Roll and Handicrafts of the Southern Highlands. Inspired by the paintings of the European old masters and by the photographs of Hill and Adamson and Clarence White, Ulmann produced unique and substantial portrait studies. Working in her Park Avenue studio and traveling throughout the east coast, Appalachia, and the deep South, she carefully studied and photographed the faces of urban intellectuals as well as rural peoples. Her subjects included Albert Einstein, Robert Frost, African American basket weavers from South Carolina, and Kentucky mountain musicians. Relying on newly discovered letters, documents, and photographs — many published here for the first time — Philip Jacobs's richly illustrated biography secures Ulmann's rightful place in the history of American photography.Internet Book WatchDoris Ulmann spent her adult life trying to create respectful, revealing photos of the Afro-Americans Appalachians whom she thought had been traditionally dishonored in images: Life And Photography Of Doris Ulmann uses correspondence between Ulmann and her assistant to explore their relationship, her work and social contributions, and the blend of art and social commentary which her photos embodied. Duotones blend with text in a presentation which is more a study than a photo documentary, and which will please any studying social photography.
\ From the Publisher"Reveals Ulmann's complex biography and arresting photographs, many of which depict Appalachian people and lifestyles, from 1916 to her death in 1934." -- Now & Then\ "Presents a reassessment of her importance in a compelling and thoroughly documented biography of Ulmann the artist and woman." -- Ron Pen\ "Interprets the achievement of this remarkable woman with depth and sensitivity." -- Southern Quarterly\ "A good and necessary reference.... May well bring about greater awareness of Ulmann's photography." -- Washington Post Book World\ \ \ \ \ \ Doris Ulmann spent her adult life trying to create respectful, revealing photos of the Afro-Americans Appalachians whom she thought had been traditionally dishonored in images: Life And Photography Of Doris Ulmann uses correspondence between Ulmann and her assistant to explore their relationship, her work and social contributions, and the blend of art and social commentary which her photos embodied. Duotones blend with text in a presentation which is more a study than a photo documentary, and which will please any studying social photography.\ \
