Werner Forman

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Werner Forman (13 January 1921 in Prague – 13 February 2010 in London) was a Czech photographer, especially known for his art books on Ancient civilisations and non-European cultures. More than 80 books with his photographic images were published and these included texts in most cases written by specialists in the area. From 1968 on he lived and worked mainly in London but also travelled to many other places and museums.

Books (selected)

1967 Lamaistische Tanzmasken: der Erlik-Tsam in der Mongolei. Leipzig: Koehler & Amelang (text by Bjamba Rintschen)

External links

Czech-born photographer Werner Forman dies in London
Famous Czech photographer dies
Werner Forman biography

Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 44298881 LCCN: n79061198 ISNI: 0000 0001 0892 6025 GND: 104846755 BNF: cb119031403

Persondata
Name	Forman, Werner
Alternative names
Short description	Czech photographer
Date of birth	13 January 1921
Place of birth	Prague, Czechoslovakia
Date of death	13 February 2010
Place of death	London, United Kingdom

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