The Photographs of Ben Shahn: The Library of Congress

By Amy Pastan, Timothy Egan, E.J. Koh

Part of a completely new photography series, featuring The Library of Congress' internationally renowned collection of Farm Security Administration (FSA) and Office of War Information (OWI) photographs, this title provides a unique view of American life during the Great Depression and Second World War. Fields of Vision: The Photographs of Ben Shahn features an introduction to his work by Timothy Egan and 50 striking images. Trained as an artist and designer, and best known as a painter and illustrator, Shahn's primary interest was in people rather than landscapes, "the authentic faces of rural America"

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1904832407
• ISBN13: 9781904832409
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Giles
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.2" x 7.1"