American Geography: Photographs of Land Use from 1840 to Present, Phillips, HC

by Sandra S Phillips, Sally Martin Katz

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American Geography: Photographs of Land Use from 1840 to the Present by Sally Martin Katz and Sandra S. Phillips is a 2021 photography book published by Radius Books. From the earliest photographic records of human habitation to the latest aerial and digital pictures, from almost uninhabited desert and isolated mountainous territories to suburban sprawl and densely populated cities, this compilation offers an increasingly nuanced perspective on human interaction with the American landscape. Overview and Origin Core Concept: The 402-page hardcover volume draws from the permanent photography collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). Pandemic Origin: The book was created as a printed stand-in for a major SFMOMA museum exhibition that was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020. Historical Scope: It expands on SFMOMA’s previous 1996 land-use exhibition Crossing the Frontier, moving past just the American West to survey the entire country from 1840 to modern times. Organization and Content Regional Divisions: The book is organized by geographic region, highlighting distinct traditions and cultural shifts: Northeast: Focuses on riverine systems. Midwest: Examines prairies and prehistoric mounds. South: Highlights agricultural traditions. West: Explores vast spaces, resource extraction, and environmental challenges. Visual Scope: Features early archival images of human habitation, modern digital and aerial photography, suburban sprawl, dense

• Publisher: Radius Books
• Year: 2021
• Condition: Good

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