Product Name: LAcademie equestre de Versailles achats - 9782330113889
Book Title：LAcademie equestre achats de Versailles Format：Hardback Language：English Author：Koto Bolofo ISBN：9782330113889

L?Academie equestre de Versailles

Author(s): Koto Bolofo, Bartabas
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Actes Sud, France
Imprint: Actes Sud
ISBN-13: 9782330113889, 978-2330113889

Synopsis

The refinement of equestrian art meets Koto Bolofo?s photography to create a rare work of majestic grace

In a similar fashion to his Herm?s project, renowned fashion photographer Koto Bolofo (born 1959) moved in backstage at the Versailles Equestrian Academy where the legendary horse trainer, film producer and impresario Bartabas introduced him to the exceptional riders of the royal stables. This opportunity to witness at close quarters the teaching of unique riding techniques (as well as the teaching of other disciplines such as fencing, legends, dance and singing) allowed the photographer to capture some extraordinary images of the equestrian arts. His black-and-white prints, his focus on surface and texture (such as leather, wood and horsehair), on the architectural qualities of the majestic setting, on costumes and the special attention paid to portraiture, create timeless images of an abiding quest for perfection.

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