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Beaumont Newhall (June 22, 1908 - February 26, 1993) was an American photography historian, curator, and critic, widely regarded as one of the most important photography theorists and historians of the 20th century. His work spanned various aspects of photography, from criticism to museum curation.

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“Wherever there is disaster, the newsman is there. If he cannot find disaster, he searches for the odd and the peculiar, the exotic and the unfamiliar. His photographs, seen by millions, make momentary events and strange occurrences all over the world our common property.”

Ifs World Common Millions Events Strange Property Photograph Disaster Odd Peculiar Exotic Unfamiliar Momentary

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“The fundamental belief in the authenticity of photographs explains why photographs of people no longer living and of vanished architecture are so melancholy.”

People Belief Photography Fundamentals Photograph Architecture Authenticity Melancholy

Book:The history of photography: from 1839 to the present

Source: The history of photography: from 1839 to the present

“If the historian will be faithful to the photograph, the photograph will be faithful to history.”

Ifs Photography Photograph Faithful Historian Being Faithful

Author:Beaumont Newhall

About the Author

Born: June 22, 1908
Died: February 26, 1993
Known for: Curator
Quotes: 10

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In plain sight: the photographs of Beaumont NewhallRelated source material

The history of photography: from 1839 to the presentRelated source material

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