Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Roth, Paul, 1966-

Description

1. 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color); 19 cm.

Summary

1. Gordon Parks (1912-2006) was a pioneering figure in 20th-century photography. As well as being the first African-American photographer to join the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and to become a staff photographer for 'Life' magazine, he was also a writer, film director and composer. Although best known for documenting issues such as poverty, race relations and civil rights, he was remarkably versatile, turning his gift for visual narrative to subjects as diverse as news coverage, fashion, art and sport. He also captured prominent figures of his era, from Malcolm X to Marilyn Monroe, in a series of memorable portraits. Working in the USA and around the world, he was driven by a commitment to social justice: 'The common search for a better life and a better world is deeper than colour or blood.'

Series statement

1. Photofile

Uniform title

1. Photofile.

Subject

1. Parks, Gordon, 1912-2006 > Catalogs
2. Parks, Gordon, 1912-2006
3. Photography, Artistic > Catalogs
4. African American photographers > Catalogs
5. Photographie
6. African American photographers
7. Photography, Artistic

Genre/Form

1. Catalogs.

Owning institution

1. Columbia University Libraries

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references.