The Photographs of Ben Shahn: The Library of Congress (Fields of Vision 7)

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Part of a completely new photography series featuring The Library of Congress internationally renowned collection of Farm Security Administration (FSA) and Office of War Information (OWI) photographs this title provides a unique view of American life during the Great Depression and Second World War. Fields of Vision: The Photographs of Ben Shahn features an introduction to his work by Timothy Egan and 50 striking images. Trained as an artist and designer and best known as a painter and illustrator Shahns primary interest was in people rather than landscapes "the authentic faces of rural America"