Julia Margaret Cameron – Arresting Beauty (Victoria and Albert Museum)

Lisa Springer, Marta Weiss

£25.00

An engaging introduction to the work and the world of pioneering photographer Julia Margaret Cameron

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Overview

An engaging introduction to the work and the world of pioneering photographer Julia Margaret Cameron, Arresting Beauty presents more than 120 images from the V&A’s collection, the largest holding of Cameron’s photographs in the world. Exploring her unique artistry, this book reaffirms her position as one of the most innovative and influential photographers of all time.

Reviews

'An engaging introduction to her work'
Amateur Photographer

'One of the great pioneers of photography, and her influence remains with us. Looking at the images in this book, it is remarkable how contemporary they appear more than 150 years after they were conceived'
Black + White Photography

Product Information

Book Details

Format: Quarterbound (no jacket)

Size: 23.0 x 18.0 cm

Extent: 208 pp

Illustrations: 126

Publication date: 16 February 2023

ISBN: 9780500480861

Contents List

Introduction: Arresting Beauty by Marta Weiss

Beauty That Came Before Me: The Art of Photography

Poets, Prophets, Painters and Lovely Maidens: Pioneering Portraits

Voice and Memory and Creative Vigour: Cameron’s Storytelling

Selected Bibliography

About the Author

Marta Weiss is Senior Curator, Photography, at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Lisa Springer is a photography curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum.