Theo Baart
author · photographer
Theo Baart is a Dutch photographer and author whose work often focuses on the transformation of the Dutch landscape. Growing up in the Haarlemmermeer area, he began documenting its rapid urbanization starting in 1977. His work is noted for capturing the transition from agricultural polders to suburban environments through photography, text, and composition.[1,2]
- urbanization
- landscape transformation
- Haarlemmermeer
Books
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Hollandse interieurs€89.00 -
Nagele€18.00
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Territorium€30.00
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Wonen in naoorlogse wijken€20.00
Works by Theo Baart
- 1999 Bouwlust. The urbanization of a polder Photography, text & composition by Theo Baart
- 2015 Lust for work Sequel to Bouwlust
- 1982 Of President
- 1981 Hoofdvaart, Bennebroekerweg
- 1988 Hoofdvaart, Vijfhuizerweg
Exhibitions
- 1999 Bouwlust
- 2000 Bouwlust
- 2000 Bouwlust
- 2002 Bouwlust
- 2008 Nature as Artifice
Awards
- 2000 Foto Kees Scherer Prize