Overview
DIGNITY, a collection of iconic photographs by Dana Gluckstein, honors Indigenous Peoples worldwide and celebrates the 50th Anniversary in 2011 of Amnesty International, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights organization. With over ninety exquisite black-and-white portraits spanning three decades, this richly printed coffee table gift book succeeds in distilling the universality of experience that links us all yet never sacrifices the dignity of the individual. Whether photographing a Haitian healer or a San Bushmen chief, Gluckstein infuses each portrait with an essential human grace. The Indigenous Peoples of the world have a gift to give that the world needs desperately, this reminder that we are made for harmony, for interdependence. If we are ever to prosper, it will only be together . The work of Dana Gluckstein helps us to truly see, not just appearances, but essences, to see as God sees us, not just the physical form, but also the luminous soul that shines through us. Archbishop Desmond Tutu, DIGNITY IGNITY S power, artistry, and impassioned call to action make it a historic book in support of Indigenous Peoples who are among the world s most impoverished and o
Full Product Details
Author: Archibishop Desmond Tutu
Publisher: powerHouse Books,U.S.
Imprint: powerHouse Books,U.S.
Dimensions:
Width: 23.50cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 30.50cm
Weight: 1.216kg
ISBN: 9781576875629
ISBN 10: 1576875628
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 16 December 2010
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
Stunning, inspiring, and heart-breaking photos, spanning three decades and tens of thousands of miles. <br>Elle
"""Stunning, inspiring, and heart-breaking photos, spanning three decades and tens of thousands of miles."" Elle"
-Stunning, inspiring, and heart-breaking photos, spanning three decades and tens of thousands of miles.- Elle Stunning, inspiring, and heart-breaking photos, spanning three decades and tens of thousands of miles. Elle
Author Information
Dana Gluckstein has photographed iconic figures including Nelson Mandela, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Muhammad Ali, and produced award-winning advertising campaigns for clients such as Apple and Toyota. Her portraits of Indigenous Peoples are held in the permanent collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Gluckstein graduated from Stanford University, where she studied psychology, painting, and photography, and realized the power of images to shape consciousness. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.
