P. H. Emerson: The fight for photography as a fine art

Biography of Peter Henry Emerson (1856-1936)--scientist, naturalist, physician and artist--whose work and ideas influenced the development of photography as an art form. Profusely illustrated and includes excerpts from his writings; published in conjunction with an exhibition at The Philadelphia Museum of Art. Photographs by Emerson; text by Nancy Newhall. 266 pages; 70 b&w plates + text illustrations; 10.5 x 9.25 inches. Chronology, bibliography.