. . . "Novak says such contemporary artists as Ed Ruscha, Abelardo Morrell and Mitch Dobrowner use black-and-white prints to convey their complex ideas more directly, which further adds to the widespread appeal it has maintained for so many years. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TECHNICAL ADVANCES In the past, it was difficult for photographers to create high-quality" .