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Alfred Stieglitz, born on January 1, 1864, and died on July 13, 1946, was an American photographer renowned for his innovative artistic photography and photographic theories. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern photography.

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Famous Alfred Stieglitz Quotes

“Before the people at large, and for that matter, the artists themselves, understand what photography really means, as I understand that term, it is essential for them to be taught the real meaning of art.”

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Book:Stieglitz on photography: his selected essays and notes

Source: Stieglitz on photography: his selected essays and notes

“As a matter of fact, nearly all the greatest work is being, and has always been done, by those who are following photography for the love of it, and not merely for financial reasons. As the name implies, an amateur is one who works for love.”

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Book:Stieglitz on photography: his selected essays and notes

Source: Stieglitz on photography: his selected essays and notes

“There are many schools of painting. Why should there not be many schools of photographic art? There is hardly a right and a wrong in these matters, but there is truth, and that should form the basis of all works of art.”

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Book:Stieglitz on photography: his selected essays and notes

Source: Stieglitz on photography: his selected essays and notes

About the Author

Born: January 1, 1864
Died: July 13, 1946
Known for: Photographer
Quotes: 47

Books & Sources

Stieglitz on photography: his selected essays and notesRelated source material

Alfred Stieglitz: an American seerRelated source material

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Alfred Stieglitz: Photographs from the J. Paul Getty MuseumRelated source material

My Faraway One: Selected Letters of Georgia O'Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz: Volume One, 1915-1933Related source material

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