August Sander's 'Men of the 20th Century' Published in Definitive Edition
Éditions de La Martinière has unveiled an impressive new version of August Sander's 'Men of the 20th Century,' which includes seven opulent volumes along with an additional volume featuring specialized texts. The initiative commenced in 1992 when Stadtsparkasse obtained Sander's archives, which contained original prints, 11,000 negatives, and notes. For almost a decade, Suzanne Lange, Gabriele Conrath-Scholl, and Gerd Sander meticulously examined the materials. Their goal was to revitalize 'Men of the 20th Century' in honor of Sander's 125th birthday in 2002. This edition showcases 619 photographs and reconstructs Sander's seven planned groups, supplemented by historians' insights on his artistic style and impact. Sander's work, influenced by the Neue Sachlichkeit movement, sought objective representation, and the edition is affordably priced.
Key facts
- August Sander's 'Men of the 20th Century' published by Éditions de La Martinière in 8 volumes (7 in slipcase)
- Stadtsparkasse acquired Sander's archives in 1992, including 11,000 negatives and notes
- Photographische Sammlung department created to study the archives
- Suzanne Lange, Gabriele Conrath-Scholl, and Gerd Sander worked for nearly ten years on the edition
- The edition includes 619 photographs reproduced with original framing
- Sander's seven groups: peasant, artisan, woman, socio-professional categories, artists, big city, 'The Last of Men'
- Eighth volume includes texts by Otto Dann, Thomas Wiegand, Olivier Lugon, Janos Frecot
- Sander's work influenced Bernd and Hilla Becher
- Sander was a portrait photographer in the Westerwald before gaining recognition
- The project was originally conceived in the early 1920s and expanded to include various social groups
Entities
Artists
- August Sander
- Gunther Sander
- Gerd Sander
- Albert Renger-Patzsch
- Raoul Hausmann
- Eugène Atget
- Bernd Becher
- Hilla Becher
- Otto Dann
- Thomas Wiegand
- Olivier Lugon
- Janos Frecot
- Damien Sausset
Institutions
- Éditions de La Martinière
- Stadtsparkasse
- Photographische Sammlung
Locations
- Germany
- Westerwald
Sources
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