Chronorama: photographic treasures of the 20th century

Abstract

"Chronorama: Photographic Treasures of the 20th Century is an impressive photography volume from the Condé Nast Archive, curated by Matthieu Humery for the Pinault Collection. Chrono--referring to space-time--and rama--referring to sight--are the cornerstones of this notable art record that depicts the third decade of the 21st century, a decade that had the potential to be another Roaring Twenties, and during which, Condé Nast Publications experienced meteoric growth. Taken from the pages of Vogue, Vanity Fair, House & Garden, GQ, and Glamour, the nearly 400 stunning original vintage prints and illustrations within this tome are by top photographers such as Irving Penn, Helmut Newton, Edward Steichen, Cecil Beaton, Eduardo Garcia Benito, Horst P. Horst, George Hoyningen-Huene, and Arthur Elgort--resulting in an unprecedented showcase of some of the most important works ever to be produced for the magazine page" -- Provided by publisher.

Contents

Foreword / François Pinault, Anna Wintour -- Preface / Bruno Racine -- Introduction / Matthieu Humer, Andrew Cowan -- The 1910s everything changes / Ivan Shaw -- The 1920s modern iridescence / Susanna Brown -- The 1930s a cosmopolitan dream / Sylvie Aubenas -- The 1940s dark victory: the forties in Vogue / Robin Muir -- The 1950s idealism and realism / Paul Martineau -- The 1960s radical departures / Nancy Barr -- The 1970s glamour and grit / Philippe Garner.