Monday, October 26, 2015

Paul Strand

Paul Strand was an American photographer. His photography along with other photographers helped establish photography as an art in the 20th century. He was born on October 16th, 1890 in New York City. He took photos for 60 years. His photography was about many things throughout America, Europe, and Africa. He became interested in photography after a field trip to the 291 art gallery. This gallery exhibit the work of photographers and painters. Later on his own work would be an exhibition in this gallery run by Alfred Stieglitz and Edward Weston.


This image is one of his most famous photographs. I think it is a cool picture because even though the people aren't super clear, you can tell its a person. Also the building in the background shows how small people are compared to it. This was taken in Wall Street. I also like how the peoples' shadows are long and can reach the people behind. Paul Strand died on March 31st, in France. He lived in France because he married there. He did not speak French, but his wife did and she would help him out.


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