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William Mortensen was an American photographer known for his unique style and contributions to the art of photography. His work is renowned for its strong contrasts and dramatic lighting effects, which have had a profound impact on 20th-century photography.

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All Emotion Facts Form Actuality Art Art Is Artist Bubbles Communication Despite

Famous William Mortensen Quotes

“Nature is an unpleasing, stupid, lumpy, blowsy wench.”

Book:The Model: A Book on the Problems of Posing

Source: The Model: A Book on the Problems of Posing

“Thoughts and emotions cannot be photographed, despite the protestations of some mystically minded portraitists. Physical fact is ultimately the sole pictorial material.”

Facts Emotion Materials Despite Sole Pictorial Thoughts And Emotions

Book:Model

Source: Model

“Emotion may be expressed, or the utter lack of it may be expressed, but the only important fact is that of expression.”

May Important Facts Emotion Expression

Book:The Model: A Book on the Problems of Posing

Source: The Model: A Book on the Problems of Posing

“If tone is granted to be subjected to control, why not line also, which has equal emotional significance? And if line, why not shapes and forms? And if shapes and forms, why not allow elision or emphasis of detail? And if all these things are allowed, what becomes of the record of actuality ?... Sunk without a trace!”

Ifs Form Lines Records Emotional Shapes Equal Details Granted Tone Significance Why Not Emphasis Actuality Without A Trace

Author:William Mortensen

“Photography, like any other art, is a form of communication. The artist is not blowing bubbles for his own gratification, but is speaking a language, is telling somebody something.”

Art Form Artist Language Communication Photography Art Is Bubbles Gratification

Author:William Mortensen

About the Author

Born: January 27, 1897
Died: August 12, 1965
Known for: Photographer
Quotes: 5

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