Thomas Ruff: jpegs art book Aperture Foundation essay by Bennett Simpson 2009

Second Hand Joe s
(3403)
Seller's other items
Contact seller
US $60.00
ApproximatelyRM 251.76
Condition:
Good
Hurry before it's gone. 1 person is watching this item.
Breathe easy. Free returns.
Shipping:
US $8.22 (approx RM 34.49) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Saugerties, New York, United States
Save on combined shipping
Shop multiple items
We'll automatically apply shipping discounts if you purchase two or more eligible items from the same seller.
Bundle and save
To confirm if items are eligible, simply add them to cart and you'll see the combined shipping total at checkout.
Delivery:
Estimated between Tue, 4 Nov and Mon, 10 Nov to 94104
Estimated delivery dates - opens in a new window or tab include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared paymentcleared payment - opens in a new window or tab. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns:
30 days return. Seller pays for return shipping.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:277473325446

Item specifics

Condition
Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
Era
2000s
Signed
No
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Personalized
No
ISBN
9781597110938
Category

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Aperture Foundation, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1597110930
ISBN-13
9781597110938
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71709089

Product Key Features

Book Title
Thomas Ruff: Jpegs
Number of Pages
132 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Individual Photographers / Monographs, General, Photoessays & Documentaries
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Photography
Author
Bennett Simpson
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
73.9 Oz
Item Length
15.5 in
Item Width
11.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2008-939802
Photographed by
Ruff, Thomás
Synopsis
How much visual information is needed for image recognition? A pretty small quantity of data will go a long way for the brain and the computer, both of which take shortcuts for the sake of speedy comprehension. In the "Jpegs" series, German photographer Thomas Ruff exploits this imprecision in digital technology, locating online jpegs and enlarging them until the pixels emerge in a chessboard pattern of near abstraction. A closer look at these images reveals that, in addition to the degeneration of the image into a digital grid, the color and brightness generated by the algorithms of the compression also become visible. Many of Ruff's works in this series focus on idyllic, seemingly untouched landscapes, or conversely, on scenes of war and nature disturbed by human manipulation--subjects ill suited to disruptive pixelation, and therefore perfect for Ruff's purposes. Taken together, these images constitute an encyclopedic compendium of contemporary visual culture that also engages the history of landscape painting. A fittingly deluxe and oversize volume, "Jpegs" is the first monograph dedicated exclusively to this monumental series., How much visual information is needed for image recognition? A pretty small quantity of data will go a long way for the brain and the computer, both of which take shortcuts for the sake of speedy comprehension. In the Jpegs series, German photographer Thomas Ruff exploits this imprecision in digital technology, locating online jpegs and enlarging them until the pixels emerge in a chessboard pattern of near abstraction. A closer look at these images reveals that, in addition to the degeneration of the image into a digital grid, the color and brightness generated by the algorithms of the compression also become visible. Many of Ruff's works in this series focus on idyllic, seemingly untouched landscapes, or conversely, on scenes of war and nature disturbed by human manipulation--subjects ill suited to disruptive pixelation, and therefore perfect for Ruff's purposes. Taken together, these images constitute an encyclopedic compendium of contemporary visual culture that also engages the history of landscape painting. A fittingly deluxe and oversize volume, Jpegs is the first monograph dedicated exclusively to this monumental series.
LC Classification Number
TR647.R823 2009
Text by
Simpson, Bennett

Item description from the seller

About this seller

Second Hand Joe s

100% positive feedback•5.1K items sold

Joined Sep 1998
Usually responds within 24 hours
Second Hand Joe's specializes in combing the Hudson Valley region of New York looking for anything that catches his eye. Books, records, posters, hardware, deadstock, and so on.
Visit storeContact

Detailed Seller Ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
5.0
Reasonable shipping cost
5.0
Shipping speed
4.9
Communication
5.0

Popular categories from this store

See allcategories
Art PrintsBags, Satchels, and so onBooksCamera and PhotographyCaps and HatsCDsClothingCollectiblesComics

Seller feedback (2,503)

All ratingsselected
Positive
Neutral
Negative
See all feedback

More to explore :