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The Circus: 1870s–1950s

Linda Granfield • Taschen • ISBN-13 978-1673548952

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The Circus: 1870s–1950s

Linda Granfield • Taschen

ISBN-10: 1673548954 · ISBN-13: 978-1673548952 · 2008 · 1st Edition

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This book offers a rich visual history of the circus from the 1870s to the 1950s, featuring a wide array of photographs and illustrations that capture the magic, spectacle, and cultural significance of the circus during this period. It includes contributions from various photographers and offers insights into the evolution of circus performance and its impact on popular culture.

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Publisher: Taschen
Hardcover1st Edition2008
Pages: 544Language: EnglishPaper finish: Glossy

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Contributor: Linda Granfield

Cultural context

Category: 19th CenturyCategory: 19th Century StudiesCategory: 20th CenturyCategory: 20th Century StudiesCategory: Circus HistoryCategory: EntertainmentCategory: Graphic Design HistoryCategory: History Of PhotographyCategory: PhotographyInfluenced by: Eadweard MuybridgeInfluenced by: Walker EvansInfluenced by: Henri Cartier-BressonInfluenced by: Diane ArbusInfluenced by: Robert FrankInfluenced by: WeegeeInfluenced by: Brassau00efInfluenced by: Lewis HineInfluenced: Contemporary Circus PhotographersInfluenced: Art HistoriansInfluenced: Cultural Studies ScholarsInfluenced: Documentary FilmmakersInfluenced: Visual ArtistsInfluenced: Performance ArtistsInfluenced: Photography CuratorsInfluenced: Art PublishersCornerstone of: Circus history documentation

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