Mr. Struth, 52, is known for his large-scale prints of streetscapes, cultural institutions and family portraits.

"Once it became possible to make authoritative large-scale prints, photographers could challenge the other arts, especially painting, on a level playing field," he says.

The large-scale print emphasizes the glossy sheen of fur and chrome.

What makes them so special are the unusually large presses used to make large-scale prints and the complex, rich surfaces.

"I think the really large-scale print makes it more casual and fun for breakfast," she said.

An exception is the section devoted to recent large-scale prints, which makes a fine exhibition in itself.

The large-scale prints from this series have been exhibited worldwide.

These large-scale prints are rendered with a rare precision by a master of silver printing.

Today's penchant for large-scale prints has led some of the 16 participants to blow up images that might better have been left small.

The large-scale prints by contemporary artists scattered throughout the fair too often seem like budget versions of their paintings.