Published in 1945, Alexey Brodovitch's Ballet is easily among the most legendary photobooks of the twentieth century: the first and only book he authored as photographer, it was printed in a small run of a few hundred copies, and quickly became a rarity Aug 9, 2018 - Explore aksyutenko's board "Alexey Brodovitch" on Pinterest. Alexey Brodovitch: BALLET [104 Photographs by Alexey Brodovitch].
BALLET [104 Photographs by Alexey Brodovitch] Alexey Brodovitch. Noted for the innovative-at-the-time use of murky shadows and blurred dancers bathed in … Ballet book. Oblong quarto.
Estimate: $8,000 to 12,000. "Ballet" is renowned late graphic designer Alexey Brodovitch's iconic 1945 book of photographic vignettes capturing eleven performances by The Ballets Russes between 1935 and 1937. Alexey (Vyacheslavovich) Brodovitch is best known for his outstanding work as graphic designer and art director for American fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar between 1934 and 1958. He was famous for his art direction of fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar from 1938 to 1958. Many credit Alexy for introduching Modern graphic design in to the United States.
Designed by Alexey Brodovitch. Brodovitch’s inspired eye rendered elegant images that evoked the music, movement and overall ecstasy of the dances themselves. Alexey Brodovitch, Untitled (from the Ballet Series, Les Sylphides), silver print, 1935-1937; printed 1950s-early 1960s. Artist: Alexey Brodovitch (American (born Russia), Ogolitchi 1898–1971 Le Thor) Date: ca. Estimate: $8,000 to 12,000. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. Hardcover, 142 pages 18.5 x 25 cm. The case of Alexey Brodovitch’s Ballet is particularly heart-wrenching: According to the main essay in this reprint, the original print run was five hundred copies, which were not sold through any major bookstores. It stands as a one-of-a kind testament to the innovation of the photographer, Alexey Brodovitch, who created Ballet having already established a name as a respected and quite brilliant art director. Plain boards with cloth spine.
Alexey Brodovitch (1898-1971) was a Russian-born photographer, designer and teacher. Alexey Brodovitch of course is widely known for his long work as an art director for Harper’s Bazaar from 1938 to 1958. But he also published a photobook entitled Ballet in 1945. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. Ballet was a book of Alexey's photos published in 1945. An inspiration to both his peers and visual creatives working today, Brodovitch always had … Published in 1945, Alexey Brodovitch's Ballet is easily among the most legendary photobooks of the twentieth century: the first and only book he authored as photographer, it was printed in a small run of a few hundred copies, and quickly became a rarity. First edition [limited to 500 copies, though allegedly far fewer were produced, most were distributed as gifts]. Ballet is a photo book by art director Alexey Brodovitch. Although he photographed this, Brodovitch never proclaimed to be a photographer working most notably as … See more ideas about Alexey brodovitch, Photo documentary, Ballet books. The book, now available as part of Errata Editions, is nothing but astounding. Ballet Alexey Brodovitch Publisher: Errata Editions. Ballet book. New York: J. J. Augustin, 1945.
Alexey Brodovitch was a photographer, designer and teacher. However, he was most famous for his art direction, primarily for the magazine Harper's Bazaar.He spent his early life in and out of the military before spending time in Paris, which is where he began his career in the graphic arts. Estimate: $8,000 to 12,000. Alexey Brodovitch, Ballet, Text by Edwin Denby, the entire edition, signed and inscribed by Brodovitch in pencil, 1945.