Modern Times outlines the spectacular and unstoppable growth of photography in the twentieth century on the basis of more than 300 highlights from the photo collection of the Rijksmuseum. Unique works by William Klein, Man Ray, László Moholy-Nagy, Ed van der Elsken and Jacques Henri Lartigue are reviewed, as are surprising works of lesser-known photographers. Together they show the significant developments made by the photography in the 20th century: the rise of amateur photography, photojournalism, colour, fashion and advertising photography and photography as art. This book presents a broad overview of the twentieth century photography in all its forms: from pure documentary to artistic autonomy.
