In the Face of History, Kate Bush
European Photographers in the Twentieth Century
Hardcover
First edition, 2006
Foreword by Mark Sladen
A powerful visual chronicle of Europe’s turbulent twentieth century, In the Face of History brings together the work of over 25 photographers whose images reflect the continent’s political, social, and emotional transformations. Edited by Kate Bush and published in conjunction with a major exhibition at the Barbican Centre in London, this hardcover volume is both a historical document and a celebration of the photographic medium.
A century seen through the lens
From the trenches of World War I to the streets of post-war Berlin, from the Jewish ghetto of Łódź to the intimate corners of family life, this book presents a rich tapestry of European experience. The photographers—among them Eugène Atget, Brassaï, Roman Vishniac, Josef Sudek, Robert Doisneau, Christer Strömholm, Boris Mikhailov, and Wolfgang Tillmans—offer what the editors call “subjective documentary”: images that are observed rather than staged, yet deeply personal and artistically inflected.
Content and genre
- Genre: Photography / History / Art
- Themes: War, memory, identity, urban life, social change
- Style: Documentary, expressive, historically grounded
Why this book matters
- A curated selection of iconic and lesser-known European photographers
- Accompanied by essays from leading scholars and curators
- Explores the emotional and political dimensions of photography
- Published to coincide with the Barbican exhibition (Oct 2006 – Jan 2007)
About the editor:
Kate Bush is a British curator and writer specializing in contemporary art and photography. She has curated numerous exhibitions and publications that explore the intersection of image, identity, and history.
Reception and significance
- Praised for its depth and scope, In the Face of History was described by critics as “a moving new take on what it means to be European”.
- The accompanying exhibition at the Barbican was widely acclaimed for highlighting both celebrated and overlooked photographers from across Europe.
- The book has become a reference point for scholars, artists, and photography enthusiasts interested in twentieth-century European history and visual culture.
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Product Information:
Title: In the Face of History – European Photographers in the Twentieth Century
Editor: Kate Bush and Mark Sladen
Publisher: Black Dog Publishing
ISBN: 9781904772576
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Illustrations: Yes, photographic plates throughout
Edition: First Edition, October 2006
Dimensions: 28.5 x 23.5 x 2.8 cm
Weight: ca. 1.5 kg
Condition: Very good; virtually as new with only minimal signs of use on the cover
EAN: 9781904772576
Categories: Photography, European History, Art & Culture
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