BETWEEN DOCUMENTALITY AND EXPERIMENT - KAROLINA ZIĘBIŃSKA-LEWANDOWSKA

Discover the fascinating world of Polish post-war photography, analyzed through the lens of criticism and theory. Karolina Ziębińska-Lewandowska's book is a journey through the avant-garde breakthrough, disputes over socialist realism, photomediaism, abstraction, and the development of reportage photography. Immerse yourself in a richly illustrated publication that fills a gap in the history of Polish photography.

• Critical analysis of Polish post-war photography
• Presentation of the avant-garde breakthrough after the end of the war
• Discussion of disputes over the shape of socialist realism in photography
• Examination of photomediaism and its impact on photography
• Reflections on abstraction in photography
• Showing the development of reportage photography
• Filling a gap in studies on the history of Polish photography of the PRL

Karolina Ziębińska-Lewandowska's book is not only an analysis, but also a richly illustrated compendium of knowledge about photography in the times of the PRL. The author presents with extraordinary precision and insight the most important phenomena and trends that shaped Polish post-war photography. This publication is a must-read for all photography enthusiasts, art historians and people interested in the culture and art of the PRL.

The Bęc Zmiana Foundation, the publisher of the book, has been involved in promoting contemporary culture and art for years. Thanks to their efforts, readers have access to valuable publications that broaden their horizons and inspire reflection. Karolina Ziębińska-Lewandowska's book is another proof that the Bęc Zmiana Foundation is an important player on the Polish publishing market.

This publication is not only a valuable source of knowledge, but also an inspiration for further research and analysis. The author encourages a critical look at the history of photography and the search for new interpretations. This book will certainly contribute to reviving the discussion on Polish post-war photography and its significance for culture and art.

Technical data: Pages: 332, Format: 12x20 cm, Year of publication: 2019, Cover: paperback, Publisher: Fundacja Bęc Zmiana.