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Ylla : the birth of modern animal photography

Dodge, Pryor2024
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Ylla (1911-55) devoted herself exclusively to animal portraiture at a time when no one had thought of only photographing animals. Driven by her symbiotic relationship with animals, she created a new genre in animal photography: the expression and personality in animals. This volume recounts the eventful odyssey of a 'New Woman' par excellence, fearless and knowing no limits. She was part of artists' circles in Belgrade and Paris, however during WWII she fled to New York via Marseille where she started her career again from square one. Originally taking beguiling photos in her studio and zoos, Ylla finally travelled to Africa and India where she died in a tragic accident during a water buffalo race.This book details her remarkable life and work.
Main title:
Ylla : the birth of modern animal photography / Pryor Dodge ; introduction by Maneka Sanjay Gandhi.
Imprint:
Munich : Hirmer Publishers, 2024.
Collation:
240 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 28 cm
Audience:
Specialized.
ISBN:
9783777442624 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
779.32092
Local class:
770 YLLA
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
2492062
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