Porter, Eliot 1901-1990
Overview
Works: | 214 works in 713 publications in 4 languages and 23,267 library holdings |
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Genres: | Pictorial works Illustrated works Maps Quotations Exhibition catalogs History Diaries Travel writing Church history Essays |
Roles: | Author, Photographer, Editor, Illustrator, edc, Honoree, Other, Creator, Author of introduction, Artist, ato |
Classifications: | DF77, 938 |
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Most widely held works about
Eliot Porter
- Eliot Porter by Eliot Porter( Book )
- Intimate landscapes : photographs by Eliot Porter( Book )
- Eliot Porter : the color of wildness by Eliot Porter( Book )
- Eliot Porter's Southwest by Eliot Porter( Book )
- Iceland by Eliot Porter( Book )
- Picturing America's national parks by Jamie M Allen( Book )
- Regarding the land : Robert Glenn Ketchum and the legacy of Eliot Porter by John Rohrbach( Book )
- Antarctica by Eliot Porter( Book )
- Eliot Porter, the intimate landscapes : [exhibition] The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, August 9-October 2, 1983 by Eliot Porter( Book )
- Portraits from nature by Eliot Porter( Book )
- Works on paper : Eliot Porter, Intimate landscapes by Houston Museum of Fine Arts( Book )
- Color lithographed plates from "In wildness is the preservation of the world", from Henry David Thoreau by Eliot Porter( Book )
- Fairfield Porter, paintings ; Eliot Porter, photographs by James M Carpenter( Book )
- Eliot Porter (1901-1990) : a rapport with nature by Eliot Porter( Book )
- Eliot Porter by Eliot Porter( Visual )
- Eliot Porter : intimate landscapes, [exhibition held] Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, August 9-October 2, 1983 by Eliot Porter( Book )
- Eliot Porter retrospective by Beaumont Newhall( Book )
- [Skowhegan lecture archive] by Eliot Porter( Recording )
- Images of man 2( Visual )
- An important American acquisition : exhibition notes by N.Y.) Museum of Modern Art (New York( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Eliot Porter
In wildness is the preservation of the world, from Henry David Thoreau by
Henry David Thoreau(
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32 editions published between 1962 and 1989 in 3 languages and held by 1,605 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Photos of Nature's moods with selections from Thoreau's work
32 editions published between 1962 and 1989 in 3 languages and held by 1,605 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Photos of Nature's moods with selections from Thoreau's work
Appalachian wilderness : the great Smoky Mountains by
Eliot Porter(
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20 editions published between 1970 and 1988 in English and held by 1,298 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Full-page photographs decorate this excursion into the history of the people, plants, and animals of the Appalachians with emphasis upon the beauty of and problems confronting the Great Smoky Mountains
20 editions published between 1970 and 1988 in English and held by 1,298 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Full-page photographs decorate this excursion into the history of the people, plants, and animals of the Appalachians with emphasis upon the beauty of and problems confronting the Great Smoky Mountains
Down the Colorado : diary of the first trip through the Grand Canyon, 1869 by
John Wesley Powell(
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19 editions published between 1964 and 1988 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An abridgement of the author's journal originally published in pt. 1, "History of the exploration of the cnyons of the Colorado," of the report of the Smithsonian Institution: Exploration of the Colorado River of the West and its tributaries
19 editions published between 1964 and 1988 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An abridgement of the author's journal originally published in pt. 1, "History of the exploration of the cnyons of the Colorado," of the report of the Smithsonian Institution: Exploration of the Colorado River of the West and its tributaries
American places by
Eliot Porter(
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24 editions published between 1981 and 1993 in 3 languages and held by 1,165 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Here is a close look at America, with a decidly personal touch, by seasoned observers of the continent's varied human and natural history
24 editions published between 1981 and 1993 in 3 languages and held by 1,165 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Here is a close look at America, with a decidly personal touch, by seasoned observers of the continent's varied human and natural history
The place no one knew : Glen Canyon on the Colorado by
Eliot Porter(
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33 editions published between 1963 and 2000 in English and held by 1,138 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Glen Canyon happens only once; there is no scenic climax anywhere that can quite approach it. Prehistoric Indian sites have been salvaged
33 editions published between 1963 and 2000 in English and held by 1,138 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Glen Canyon happens only once; there is no scenic climax anywhere that can quite approach it. Prehistoric Indian sites have been salvaged
Birds of North America : a personal selection by
Eliot Porter(
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15 editions published between 1972 and 1992 in English and German and held by 981 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Eliot Porter penetrates the images of nature to identify the beauty and behavior of birds in flight or in repose. As always, his concern is for the perfectly composed portrait, never the quick impression. When Porter first photographed birds, the face of North America was largely nature's. In the intervening half century the land has become increasingly urbanized, and today many of our favorite birds are endangered. Mr. Porter's deep concern for birds and our remaining wild lands persuaded him to change careers from medicine to photography."
15 editions published between 1972 and 1992 in English and German and held by 981 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Eliot Porter penetrates the images of nature to identify the beauty and behavior of birds in flight or in repose. As always, his concern is for the perfectly composed portrait, never the quick impression. When Porter first photographed birds, the face of North America was largely nature's. In the intervening half century the land has become increasingly urbanized, and today many of our favorite birds are endangered. Mr. Porter's deep concern for birds and our remaining wild lands persuaded him to change careers from medicine to photography."
Antarctica by
Eliot Porter(
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18 editions published between 1978 and 1991 in 3 languages and held by 919 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Photographic guide to the world's most remote continent
18 editions published between 1978 and 1991 in 3 languages and held by 919 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Photographic guide to the world's most remote continent
Nature's chaos by
Eliot Porter(
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26 editions published between 1990 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 918 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Photographs by Eliot Porter
26 editions published between 1990 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 918 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Photographs by Eliot Porter
Galapagos : the flow of wildness by
Eliot Porter(
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19 editions published between 1968 and 1970 in English and held by 854 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Color photographs and text investigate the scientific and poetic virtues of the Galapagos Islands and describe the need for their conservation as genetic reservoirs for future discovery. For contents and other editions, see Title Catalog
19 editions published between 1968 and 1970 in English and held by 854 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Color photographs and text investigate the scientific and poetic virtues of the Galapagos Islands and describe the need for their conservation as genetic reservoirs for future discovery. For contents and other editions, see Title Catalog
Baja California and the geography of hope by
Joseph Wood Krutch(
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13 editions published between 1967 and 1969 in English and held by 842 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published between 1967 and 1969 in English and held by 842 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
All under heaven : the Chinese world by
Eliot Porter(
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12 editions published between 1983 and 1984 in English and held by 815 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores the Chinese mind and spirit, illuminated by a stunning collection of photographs
12 editions published between 1983 and 1984 in English and held by 815 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores the Chinese mind and spirit, illuminated by a stunning collection of photographs
Atlas of the Greek world by
Peter Levi(
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8 editions published between 1980 and 1988 in English and held by 744 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An amply illustrated history of ancient Greek civilization focuses on Greek achievements in philosophy, medicine, sports, theater, sculpture, economics, science, and law, incorporating visits to the twenty-six major architectural sites
8 editions published between 1980 and 1988 in English and held by 744 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An amply illustrated history of ancient Greek civilization focuses on Greek achievements in philosophy, medicine, sports, theater, sculpture, economics, science, and law, incorporating visits to the twenty-six major architectural sites
Land birds of America by
Robert Cushman Murphy(
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7 editions published in 1953 in English and German and held by 700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Each Chapter is dedicated to one type of bird. There are 30 chapters in this book
7 editions published in 1953 in English and German and held by 700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Each Chapter is dedicated to one type of bird. There are 30 chapters in this book
Mexican churches by
Eliot Porter(
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16 editions published between 1987 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 678 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The churches of Mexico serve as a cultural and historical documents, providing silent but visual testimony to the tangible environment of the varying epochs of Colonial Mexico. A careful look at these buildings reflects the subtle changes in cultural and political thought, aesthetics, and even economic conditions over the centuries. They provide a glimpse of the setting in which people lived, worked, and worshipped in Colonial Mexico. These churches have never before been photographed so thoroughly to this extent, with such meticulous attention paid to their exuberant detail and splendor. In fact, this book includes photographs of interior statuary and decoration that have never been photographed at all. Under often difficult conditions and low lighting, it takes a master like Eliot Porter to produce such glowing and skillful records. On an extended trip through Mexico in 1956, Porter and a friend, New York photographer, Ellen Auerbach, traveled thousands of miles and visited several hundred churches and chapels. Much of what they photographed no longer exists today or has been considerably altered. Their archive, of which this book represents only a fraction, is a major record of one of Mexico's most important and beautiful institutions. . 86 color plates
16 editions published between 1987 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 678 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The churches of Mexico serve as a cultural and historical documents, providing silent but visual testimony to the tangible environment of the varying epochs of Colonial Mexico. A careful look at these buildings reflects the subtle changes in cultural and political thought, aesthetics, and even economic conditions over the centuries. They provide a glimpse of the setting in which people lived, worked, and worshipped in Colonial Mexico. These churches have never before been photographed so thoroughly to this extent, with such meticulous attention paid to their exuberant detail and splendor. In fact, this book includes photographs of interior statuary and decoration that have never been photographed at all. Under often difficult conditions and low lighting, it takes a master like Eliot Porter to produce such glowing and skillful records. On an extended trip through Mexico in 1956, Porter and a friend, New York photographer, Ellen Auerbach, traveled thousands of miles and visited several hundred churches and chapels. Much of what they photographed no longer exists today or has been considerably altered. Their archive, of which this book represents only a fraction, is a major record of one of Mexico's most important and beautiful institutions. . 86 color plates
Summer island : Penobscot country by
Eliot Porter(
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14 editions published between 1966 and 1976 in English and held by 669 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
14 editions published between 1966 and 1976 in English and held by 669 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The West by
Eliot Porter(
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18 editions published between 1988 and 1997 in 3 languages and held by 555 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Captioned color photographs and introductory text present views of the Western landscape in America
18 editions published between 1988 and 1997 in 3 languages and held by 555 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Captioned color photographs and introductory text present views of the Western landscape in America
Eliot Porter : in the realm of nature by
Paul Martineau(
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7 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 513 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Features the work of Eliot Porter, known for his innovative techniques in color photography to produce images of birds and wilderness landscapes"--
7 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 513 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Features the work of Eliot Porter, known for his innovative techniques in color photography to produce images of birds and wilderness landscapes"--
In wildness is the preservation of the world by
Henry David Thoreau(
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43 editions published between 1962 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 484 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Orignally published in 1962 by photographer Eliot Porter and the Sierra Club founder, David Brower, this classic monograph conatains Porter's masterfully created color photographs of the New England woods paired with passages by Henry David Thoreau
43 editions published between 1962 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 484 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Orignally published in 1962 by photographer Eliot Porter and the Sierra Club founder, David Brower, this classic monograph conatains Porter's masterfully created color photographs of the New England woods paired with passages by Henry David Thoreau
Landscape, theory by
Robert Adams(
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2 editions published in 1980 in English and held by 455 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Photographs, essays, and edited transcripts of taped interviews with the artists
2 editions published in 1980 in English and held by 455 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Photographs, essays, and edited transcripts of taped interviews with the artists
Moments of discovery : adventures with American birds by
Eliot Porter(
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7 editions published between 1977 and 1988 in English and held by 453 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"More than seventy of Eliot Porter's bird portraits are magnificently reproduced in full color in this, his second major work on North American birds." --Dust jacket
7 editions published between 1977 and 1988 in English and held by 453 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"More than seventy of Eliot Porter's bird portraits are magnificently reproduced in full color in this, his second major work on North American birds." --Dust jacket
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- Sierra Club Other Publisher
- Brower, David 1912-2000 Author of introduction Editor
- Krutch, Joseph Wood 1893-1970 Author of introduction Author
- Thoreau, Henry David 1817-1862 Other Author
- Brower, Kenneth 1944- Author Editor
- Porter, Jonathan Author
- Amon Carter Museum of Western Art Other
- Abbey, Edward 1927-1989 Other
- Powell, John Wesley 1834-1902 Author
- Fowler, Don D. 1936- Editor
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Antarctica Antiquities Appalachian Mountains Arizona--Grand Canyon Birds Bird watching Catholic church buildings Chaotic behavior in systems China Christian art and symbolism Church decoration and ornament Civilization Cunningham, Imogen, Feininger, Andreas, Galapagos Islands Geography Greece Historical geography Hyde, Philip, Iceland Landscape photography Maine--Penobscot Bay Region Mediterranean Region Mexico Mexico--Baja California (Peninsula) National parks and reserves Natural history Nature Nature photography New Southwest North America North America--Colorado River Ornithology Photography Photography, Artistic Plants Polychromy Porter, Eliot, Powell, John Wesley, Quotations, American Santos (Art) Stegner, Wallace, Struth, Thomas, Thoreau, Henry David, Travel United States United States--Glen Canyon United States--Great Smoky Mountains National Park West United States Wilderness areas
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Eliot Furness
Eliot Furness Porter
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Eliot Porter American photographer
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Eliot Porter Amerikaans fotograaf (1901-1990)
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Eliot Porter fotògraf estatunidenc
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Eliot Porter fotografo statunitense
Eliot Porter fotógrafu estauxunidense (1901–1990)
Eliot Porter grianghrafadóir Meiriceánach
Eliot Porter photographe américain connu pour ses photographies de paysage en couleur et ses photographies intimes de la nature
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פורטר, אליוט
פורטר, אליוט 1901-1990
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