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Art
Alfred Stieglitz
Alfred Stieglitz is the first photographer to struggle to have photography accepted as an art form. One writer notes his style was unique and often inspired by art, rather than landscape or subject. He notes, "As his personal style evolved, the influence of German fin-de-siecle painting, of the Japanese woodblock, and of Symbolist and Cubist currents became visibly interwoven into coherently structured and moving images that seem to embody the reality of their time" ("Profile"). Stieglitz is known for his support of the photography movement and other photographers and artists, but he is also known for his enduring work to have photography recognized as an art form. His photographs were works of art, and others began to recognize this, as well as he continued to promote his ideas. Another writer notes, "The body of photography that represents Stieglitz's achievement as an artist was appraised by fellow photographer Edward Steichen as 'like none ever made by any other photographer'" ("American Masters"). His work is simple and yet eloquent at the same time, and it touches a nerve when it is viewed.
For example, his work "Icy Night" looks deceptively simple at first glance. It is simply a cold night, with a new layer of snow blanketing the ground and tree trunks. However, the trees fade off into the shadows like ghosts, and the streets are eerily empty and quiet. Stieglitz captures the mood of an "Icy Night" perfectly, and it is works like this that prove his theory that photography is indeed art, in fact, it may be one of the most creative forms of art, because no two photographers will see or capture the very same image, even if they are in the exact same spot at the exact same time. Stieglitz's work illustrates his premise, and he is most known for his body of work and how it represents art and culture, while illustrating everyday American objects and times.
References
Editors. "American Masters: Alfred Stieglitz." PBS.org. 2006. 22 Sept. 2007. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/database/stieglitz_a.html
Editors. "Profile: Alfred Stieglitz." Masters of Photography.com. 2007. 22 Sept. 2007. http://www.masters-of-photography.com/S/stieglitz/stieglitz_articles2.html
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