Maryland #12 1976

"Maryland #12" (1976) is a black and white photograph by Lewis Baltz, a key figure in the New Topographics movement. The image, taken in the style of documentary photography, depicts a suburban landscape with a row of townhouses. The composition is stark, with a focus on the geometric lines of the architecture, highlighting the repetition and uniformity of modern development. Baltz's work aimed to capture the often overlooked and banal aspects of the built environment, raising questions about the impact of urbanization and its social consequences. This photograph, along with Baltz's other works, contributed to the broader discourse on the changing American landscape and its impact on contemporary society.