Unconscious Places

Thomas Struth

Published: 2020
Language: English

This compact edition showcases Thomas Struth's distinctive street views from 1970 to 2010. Struth captures urban landscapes in cities like Edinburgh, Lima, and New York City, all devoid of human presence. He calls these unpopulated streets and anonymous facades 'unconscious places,' which gain meaning only through the viewer's interpretation. Renowned sociologist Richard Sennett's essay explores how Struth's photography encourages viewers to form their own conclusions, revealing how architecture influences our daily lives.

Prose complexity: 7/10

Informative Reflective Intellectual

Art & Photography Sociology Photography

Authors

Richard Sennett

Richard Sennett (born 1 January 1943) is the Centennial Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics and University Professor of the Humanities at New York University. Sennett has studied social ties in cities, and the effects of urban living on individuals in the modern world. He has been a Fellow of The Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and of the Royal Society of Literature. He is the founding director of the New Y...

Thomas Struth

Thomas Struth is a German photographer recognized for his large-format images of urban landscapes, museum interiors, and family portraits. His important collection, "Unconscious Places," showcases his precise and observational style. Struth's work encourages a thoughtful look at how we interact with our surroundings.