History of Photography: Artist or Cameraman? Flashcards
The Steerage
Alfred Stieglitz
1907
The Terminal
Alfred Stieglitz
New York, 1982
Alfred Stieglitz
American photographer who attempted to have America consider photography as an art form
291 Gallery
The first gallery in America to exhibit photography as an art form.
Established by the Photosession Camera Club
Pictorialism (Style)
A style of photography began by Alfred Stieglitz that made photographs soft and fuzzy like a drawing.
Was different than Straight Photography which was clear and sharper.
Edward Steichen
A master Pictorialist who was a photographer and painter.
The Pond – Moonlight
Edward Steichen
Long Island, New York, 1904
Rodin, Le Penseur
Edward Steichen
1901
Family of Man Exhibit
A collection of photographs from around the world composed by Edward Steichen.
Depicted life issues from all around the globe.
Paul Strand
A young photographer who is known for Social Commentary and Abstract Architecture photographs.
Wall Street
Paul Strand
1915
The Court
Paul Strand
New York, 1924
Edward Weston
Photographer who is known for abstract images of natural forms.
Pepper
Edward Weston
1930
Shell
Edward Weston
1927
Cabbage Leaf
Edward Weston
1931
Imogen Cunningham
A former botanist, Imogen Cunningham specialized in idealized natural forms photography.
Was 93 years old.
Magnolia Blossom
Imogen Cunningham
1925
Two Callas
Imogen Cunningham
1925
