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Examining the life of Diane Arbus, this biography delves into her privileged upbringing in Manhattan, her intense marriage to Allan Arbus, and their collaborative journey in fashion photography. It highlights the emotional turmoil following their separation and the transformative phase of her art in the 1960s, which challenged societal norms. The updated edition features an afterword by Patricia Bosworth, discussing Arbus's enduring legacy, recent scholarship, and a forthcoming film about her life, portraying a woman who reshaped the boundaries of photography.
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Diane Arbus: A Biography, Patricia Bosworth
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- Released
- 2006
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Patricia Bosworth
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 400
- ISBN13
- 9780393326611
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, True Stories, Biographies, Art, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Photography, Art History & Criticism, History of Art, Photos, Women's Biographies
- Original title
- Diane Arbus
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Examining the life of Diane Arbus, this biography delves into her privileged upbringing in Manhattan, her intense marriage to Allan Arbus, and their collaborative journey in fashion photography. It highlights the emotional turmoil following their separation and the transformative phase of her art in the 1960s, which challenged societal norms. The updated edition features an afterword by Patricia Bosworth, discussing Arbus's enduring legacy, recent scholarship, and a forthcoming film about her life, portraying a woman who reshaped the boundaries of photography.