Greene & Greene - Tapa dura

In a collection of unequalled photography by Marvin Rand, a whole new interpretation of the legendary California brothers and architects Charles and Henry Greene is revealed. Renowned photographer Rand has documented the architectural work of the Greenes since 1959, when he accepted a request from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to photograph sconces and lighting. He has been enamored with the Greenes ever since, building a body of work that is unsurpassed.< BR>

Greene & GreeneBy Marvin RandWith an introduction by Daniel GregoryIn this collection of unequalled photography, renowned architectural photographer Marvin Rand reveals a whole new interpretation of the legendary California brother architects Charles and Henry Greene. Rand has documented the architectural work of the Greenes since 1959, when he accepted a request from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to photograph their sconces and lighting. He has been enamored with the Greenes ever since, building a body of work that is unsurpassed.Going beyond documenting the Greenes' work, Rand captures the emotion and art of their buildings. His images focus on details-architectural elements, lighting, materials-creating the illusion that one could reach out and touch them, feeling the sensuousness of line and texture they possess.The art of the Greenes is interpreted by Rand in 150 choice photographs recording the culmination of the Craftsman period and highlighting the art and workmanship of the architects.Marvin Rand, Hon. AIA, His photography has been published in more than forty books and magazines, has been exhibited in California and Washington, D.C. His numerous awards include a Graham Foundation grant, lifetime achievement awards from the City of Los Angeles and the Pacific Design Center, and an Honorary AIA from the American Institute of Architects. Some of his select architect clients have included Frank Gehry, Cesar Pelli, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Gwathmey/Siegal & Associates, Gregory Ain, William Pereira & Associates, and John Lautner, to name a few. Rand lives in Marina del Rey, California, with his wife, Mary Ann Danin.