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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&Aâs collection, the largest holding of Cameronâs 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.

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'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

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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

Julia Margaret Cameron Arresting Beauty Victoria

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      Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
      Publication Date: 16/02/2023
      ISBN13: 9780500480861, 978-0500480861
      ISBN10: 500480869
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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&Aâs collection, the largest holding of Cameronâs 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.

      Trade Review
      '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

      Table of Contents
      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

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