The Curated Lens: New Creative Photography

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An inspirational photography book that opens up new perspectives and redefines our way of seeing. Perfect for readers interested in graphic design, photography and visual communication, this book takes an in-depth look at real-world graphic compositions as they are seen through the lenses of some of the world's most talented photographers. Their well-trained eyes bring out the best in colours, textures, configurations and shapes that inspire designers, artists and other creative professionals. Although the camera is the tool that captures a given scene, the person behind it frames and composes that scene according to his or her point of view, giving it a sense of geometry and harmony, and contrast in its forms, light and shadow, and colors. The vast range of photographs contained in this book share communicative quality, clear vision and distinct aesthetic concepts as they portray objects and compositions that we may miss as we rush through our day. With these images, photographers invite us into their world and share what they see, hear and feel through their lens. The book contains exclusive interviews with these talented artists in which they share professional tips and the ideas they employ in their photographic practice. AUTHOR: Design 360 is one of the major Asian design magazines. It is dedicated to introducing international advanced design concepts, original works, outstanding designers and prestigious design institutes. It covers graphic, industrial, fashion, illustration and digital, design, among many other-related topics. It is an informative source for students in art and design academies, professional designers, and design lovers who take great interest in international design trend. It has built up a bridge between the design industry in China and that of the rest of the world. SELLING POINTS: . An inspirational photography book that opens up new perspectives and redefines our way of seeing the world, a perfect gift for photographers and photography lovers . An incredible collection of unexpected, perfectly composed and aesthetically-pleasing images in urban landscapes . This volume constitutes a valuable resource for anyone working in creative industries and photographers looking for inspiration and a new way to 'see' the built environment 480 illustrations

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Wang Shaoqiang is a professor at the Guangzhou Academyof Fine Arts (China) and Doctoral Supervisor at the Collegeof Arts and Humanities of the Macau University of Scienceand Technology. He is a prolific editor whose titles focus ondesign, art and lifestyle. He is also the editor of Design 360magazine and Asia-Pacific Design yearbook. He has beeninvited to lecture at numerous universities, design academiesand organizations, and he has been a jury member for Chinasmost prestigious design and illustration awards.