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The lines
Title
The lines / Edward Ranney ; essay by Lucy R. Lippard.
ISBN
9780300207231
0300207239
Published
New Haven : Yale University Press, 2014.
Physical Description
[88] p. : ill. ; 26 x 30 cm
Local Notes
BEIN 2015 +100: Number line in colophon indicates 1st printing: "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1". Presentation inscription from Edward Ranney to the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Winterhouse Design and Visual Culture Collection--Haas Family Arts Library copy.
Summary
Edward Ranney (b. 1942) is one of the most distinguished photographers of the Peruvian landscape. In 1985 Ranney began photographing the Nazca lines, a series of monumental geoglyphs that stretch across an arid plateau in southern Peru. Created by the Nazca culture between 100 B.C. and A.D. 700, the lines have perplexed archaeologists and inspired scores of visual artists. While most clearly seen from the air in a plane or helicopter, these lines offer an even more awe-inspiring experience when viewed from the ground - Ranney's chosen vantage for his large-format photographs. Two decades of work on these lines in Peru and on similar glyphs found in northern Chile are brought together for the first time in this handsome volume, revealing the enigmatic beauty of these ancient manmade landforms. An illuminating essay by esteemed critic Lucy R. Lippard situates Ranney's work within the context of landscape photography and contemporary art.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
July 11, 2014
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects
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Genre/Form
Pictorial works.
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