Abstract Photography Resources > Books

Abstract Photography Techniques

Cubism and abstract art: Painting, sculpture, constructions, photography, architecture, industrial

Digital Abstract & Macro Photography (One Off)
Get ready to view your photographs as more than simply the images they have captured as you learn how to digitally transform them. Rather than a traditional step-by-step guide to photography, "Digital Abstract & Macro Photography" is meant to inspire with its images. It offers digital photographers a glimpse into the world of possibilities that exist for transforming traditional photographs into unique, abstract works of art. Each featured photograph is accompanied by a series of images, reflecting the major stages of the creation process. Take your vision to the next level as you discover the eye-catching techniques that can be applied to your photographs.

El Lissitzky: Beyond the Abstract Cabinet: Photography, Design, Collaboration

Paradiso: Photography and Video by Silvio Wolf
Paradiso was born in an exploration of the spaces planned by architect Mario Botta and in an intuition of architecture as the art of rendering the void livable. This concept is linked to Silvio Wolf's poetical understanding of the questions of absence, of the void, and of elsewhere, which recur throughout his photography and his multimedia installations.

Photography: A Middle-Brow Art
The everyday practice of photography by millions of amateur photographers may seem to be a spontaneous and highly personal activity. But France’s leading sociologist and cultural theorist shows that few cultural activities are more structured and systematic than photography.

Within the Stone

On Photography

Photography and the Art of Seeing: A Visual Perception Workshop for Film and Digital Photography
A practical and inspiring guide. This Third Edition familiarizes readers with the traditional principles of composition and visual design. The jargon-free text provides practical techniques and innovative exercises for breaking with traditional concepts of design to enable the photographer to develop a keen awareness of subject matter and a personal direction.

other abstract photography resources

Art Suppliers
Associations
Books
Education
Galleries
Museums
Publications

Pure abstract photography: The creative moment

The A-Z of Creative Photography: Over 70 Techniques Explained in Full
The well-illustrated creative guide is filled with practical ideas and creative stimulation. It provides detailed instructions on how to accomplish a slew of photographic tricks with plenty of examples and technical data. 160 pages 7 3/4 x 9 1/2 Softbound

The Business of Studio Photography: How to Start and Run a Successful Photography Studio

Alternative Photographic Processes

Creative Photo Printmaking

Photography: A Cultural History

The Artist's Way