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William Eggleston: Mystery of the Ordinary - Gessato Design Store
William Eggleston: Mystery of the Ordinary - Gessato Design Store
William Eggleston: Mystery of the Ordinary - Gessato Design Store
William Eggleston: Mystery of the Ordinary - Gessato Design Store
William Eggleston: Mystery of the Ordinary - Gessato Design Store
William Eggleston: Mystery of the Ordinary - Gessato Design Store
William Eggleston: Mystery of the Ordinary - Gessato Design Store
William Eggleston: Mystery of the Ordinary - Gessato Design Store
William Eggleston: Mystery of the Ordinary - Gessato Design Store

William Eggleston: Mystery of the Ordinary

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"Mystery of the Ordinary" delves into the transformative journey of photography from its monochromatic roots to the vibrant world of color, a transition significantly...

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“Mystery of the Ordinary” delves into the transformative journey of photography from its monochromatic roots to the vibrant world of color, a transition significantly influenced by William Eggleston. This book captures Eggleston’s pioneering role in color photography, beginning in the 1960s when color was still seen as commercial and unartistic. It highlights how Eggleston, alongside contemporaries like Saul Leiter and Stephen Shore, recognized the powerful narrative potential of color. From his early black-and-white works to his iconic color images, Eggleston’s photography transforms mundane scenes into captivating subjects, infusing ordinary objects with a sense of mystery and significance. “Mystery of the Ordinary” showcases Eggleston’s legacy, revealing his continuous exploration of everyday life through a lens that makes the familiar appear strangely unfamiliar.

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    “Mystery of the Ordinary” delves into the transformative journey of photography from its monochromatic roots to the vibrant world of color, a transition significantly influenced by William Eggleston. This book captures Eggleston’s pioneering role in color photography, beginning in the 1960s when color was still seen as commercial and unartistic. It highlights how Eggleston, alongside contemporaries like Saul Leiter and Stephen Shore, recognized the powerful narrative potential of color. From his early black-and-white works to his iconic color images, Eggleston’s photography transforms mundane scenes into captivating subjects, infusing ordinary objects with a sense of mystery and significance. “Mystery of the Ordinary” showcases Eggleston’s legacy, revealing his continuous exploration of everyday life through a lens that makes the familiar appear strangely unfamiliar.

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    • Edited: Felix Hoffmann
    • Release date: July 2023
    • Format: Hard cover
    • Dimensions: 9.4" x 11.8" or 24 cm x 30 cm
    • Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 208 pages
    • ISBN: 9783969992203

    William Eggleston: Mystery of the Ordinary

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