Name: Bill Henson: Lux et Nox
Author: Bill Henson
ISBN: 9780500500187

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Bill Henson: Lux et Nox

Photographer
Bill Henson
Publisher

Thames & Hudson
ISBN

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Publication Year

2014
Edition

First edition

Hardcover English 176 pages 28.0 x 42.0 x 2.4 cm 2.88 kg

Description

Exploring the interrelation of light and shadow, Lux et Nox presents a photographic study that dwells in the tension between illumination and obscurity. Bill Henson’s images capture nuanced gradations of tone and mood through a controlled visual approach that emphasizes chiaroscuro effects.

The work compiles a series of 176 pages showcasing a range of subjects often rendered in low light conditions, amplifying themes of ambiguity and introspection. Henson’s frames highlight the evocative power of darkness as much as the clarity brought by light, inviting viewers to consider perceptual and emotional depth.