The definitive biography of the beguiling Diane Arbus; one of the most influential and important photographers of the twentieth century; a brilliant and absorbing exposition that links the extraordinary arc of her life to her iconic photographs.Diane Arbus brings to life the full story of one of the greatest American artists of the twentieth century; a visionary who revolutionized photography and altered the course of contemporary art with her striking; now iconic images. Arbus comes startlingly to life on these pages; a strong-minded child of unnerving originality who grew into a formidable artist and forged an intimacy with her subjects that has inspired generations of artists. Arresting; unsettling; and poignant; her photographs stick in our minds. Why did these people fascinate her? And what was it about her that captivated them?It is impossible to understand the transfixing power of Arbusrsquo;s photographs without understanding her life story. Arthur Lubow draws on exclusive interviews with Arbusrsquo;s friends; lovers; and colleagues; on previously unknown letters; and on his own profound critical understanding of photography; to explore Arbusrsquo;s unique perspective. He deftly traces Arbusrsquo;s development from a wealthy; sexually precocious free spirit into first a successful New York fashion photographer; and then a singular artist who coaxed hidden truths from her subjects. Lubow reveals that Arbusrsquo;s profound need not only to see her subjects but to be seen by them drove her to forge unusually close bonds with these people; helping her discover the fantasies; pain; and heroism within each of them.Diane Arbus is the definitive biography of this unique; hugely influential artist. This magnificently absorbing; sensitive treatment of a singular personality brushes aside the clicheacute;s that have long surrounded Arbus and her work to capture a brilliant portrait of this seminal artist whose work has immeasurably shaped art and modern culture.Lubowrsquo;s Diane Arbus finally does justice to Arbus; and brings to life the story and art of one of the greatest American artists in history.Diane Arbus includes a 16-page black-and-white photo insert.
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