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On the Record

Season 1 Episode 3 | 54m 31s

The evolution of record sleeve photography from its roots in jazz and early rock 'n' roll through to the highly stylized concepts and imagery of modern-day music genres is discussed by art directors, musicians and music photographers responsible for some of the world's most iconic album covers.

Aired: 07/29/21 | Expires: 03/31/23
Extras
Where does music photography sit in the contemporary, popular culture landscape?
Where does music photography sit in the contemporary, popular culture landscape?
Take an in-depth look at the relationship between art and commerce.
Take an in-depth look at the relationship between art and commerce.
Music magazines played a pivotal role in elevating music photography to iconic status.
Music magazines played a pivotal role in elevating music photography to iconic status.
Photographer Jonathan Mannion shoots Lauryn Hill for Honey Magazine.
Photographer Gered Mankowitz came up with a new way to add a filter to his photos.
Hear from photographers responsible for some of the world's most iconic album covers.
Early trailblazers paint a vivid picture of life on the tour bus and in the photo pit.
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Where does music photography sit in the contemporary, popular culture landscape?
Take an in-depth look at the relationship between art and commerce.
Music magazines played a pivotal role in elevating music photography to iconic status.
Early trailblazers paint a vivid picture of life on the tour bus and in the photo pit.
Meet some of music photography's greatest names as we define what makes an iconic image.