Yasuzo Nojima

One of the most important figures in the history of modern Japanese photography. Yasuzo Nojima's works range from kaiga shugi shashin (pictorial photography) to shink shashin (new/straight photography) of the early twentieth century. His earliest works are characterized by a density and heaviness echoing that of pictorialism, based in his subtle sensitivity and the pigment printing process, the mainstream printing method of that time. In the 1930s, his style took a drastic turn under the influence of new trends in German photography, shifting toward cropped gelatin silver prints in pursuit of a form of expression that is unique to the medium. Nojima was also known as an enthusiastic art lover, opening a gallery in Tokyo at his own expense, holding exhibitions of works by up-and-coming artists. This catalogue is composed of works from the Nojima Collection at Museum of Modern Art of Kyoto.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8857204715
• ISBN13: 9788857204710
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Skira
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.7" x 11.2"