Photomontage

World of Art

by Dawn Ades

A fully updated new edition of this classic in-depth study of the pioneering art form of photomontage by renowned art historian Dawn Ades. Manipulation of the photograph is as old as photography itself. It has embodied and enlivened political propaganda, satire, and commercial art and helped visualize the “brave new world” of the future through surreal and fantastic images. Photomontage has been embraced by artists from the late nineteenth century to today, including the Dadaists, John Heartfield, El Lissitzky, Hannah Höch, and Alexander Rodchenko. In this updated classic, art historian Dawn Ades addresses the aesthetic, social, and historical implications of the varied manifestations and uses of manipulated photographs. Revered by artists, critics, and readers alike, this new edition is brought up-to-date to reflect technological developments and changes in visual culture, discussing the work of contemporary artists Kathy Bruce, Linder, Cold War Steve, and others. Photomontage also includes refreshed image reproductions as well as new full-color illustrations. 205 color illustrations

Genres: Art, Photography, Nonfiction, History, Art History

232 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

Reviews

[Tim Verleg · Rating 2 out of 5]

De tekst was niet zo interessant en ging vooral over veel voorbeelden. Had graag meer gelezen over de filosofie, de technieken en de historische ontwikkeling. Alles was ook nog is in het zwartwit, terwijl lang niet alle montages zo zijn als origineel, zonde. De montages kwamen ook niet altijd overeen met de tekst en de plaatsing. Heb er weinig nieuws over geleerd, behalve enkele nieuwe voorbeelden en artiesten (waar dan verder ook niet diep op ingegaan werd). 2,5

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good narrative art book from Thames & Hudson. The text was a bit sluggish during the early sections about Soviet propaganda art, but then really came alive when it moved on to brilliant artists like Max Ernst and Laszlo Moholy-Nagy. Most importantly, it has already inspired me to create some photomontages of my own, digitally on my phone. I have no desire to resurrect my darkroom, but fortunately that’s no longer necessary to create montages.

[Fatima Sheriff · Rating 4 out of 5]

It slowed me down around the Soviet chapter so I put it down for a while but otherwise it was a breeze and really fascinating. Lots of names and art movements but very clearly defined on the kind of messaging they used the art form for and what they thought of their contemporaries. Anyway come and see Linder: Danger Came Smiling at the Hayward Gallery, on until the 5th May x

[Aaron · Rating 4 out of 5]

My copy of this has a handful of pages missing which is kind of a bummer but also I understand because after finishing it I totally wanna cut some books up and make photomontages of my own. Extra star for all the Hannah Höch love!

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting old school collages!

[R.K. Cowles · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 1/2 stars

[Wren · Rating 4 out of 5]

7.5/10

[Ietrio · Rating 1 out of 5]

Academic blabbing from those who never do, yet make more money than most of those who do.

[maría · Rating 4 out of 5]

increíble, una pena que solo me sirviera una frase de una página

[Iñaki Echarte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesante, ameno y divertido libro que explica el
Origen de los fotomontajes. Muy ilustrado y muy conciso.
Muy recomendado.

[Katie Blake · Rating 3 out of 5]

dada and surrealism era...survey book. Doesn't go into depth on any single artist

[Emily Casella · Rating 3 out of 5]

Though the topic was good and one of my favourites the writing wasn't really good and jump all over the place and photographs didn't really match what was being said.