The "Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century Photography" brings together this rich history in three volumes. It explores the vast international scope of twentieth-century photography and explains that history with a wide-ranging, interdisciplinary manner. This unique approach covers the aesthetic history of photography as an evolving art and documentary form, while recognizing it as a developing technology and cultural force. This three-volume "Encyclopedia" presents the important developments, movements, photographers, photographic institutions, and theoretical aspects of the field along with information about equipment, techniques, and practical applications of photography. To bring this history alive for the reader, the set is illustrated in black and white throughout, and each volume contains a color plate section. A useful glossary of terms is also included. The entries in this A-to-Z reference work range from 1000 to 5000 words and fall into six categories: People; Institutions, Galleries, and Collections; Topics and Terms; Equipment; History and Regions; and Periodicals and Publishers.
The "Encyclopedia" is the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource that scholars, students, and the interested layperson can turn to for information on all aspects of photography in the twentieth century. From the accessible and engaging biographies to the comprehensive historical overviews, this work will appeal to all interested in photography. | 
