“Color tends to corrupt photography and absolute color corrupts it absolutely. Consider the way color film usually renders blue sky, green foliage, lipstick red, and the kiddies' playsuit. These are four simple words which must be whispered: color photography is vulgar.”
Quote by Walker Evans
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Walker Evans
Walker Evans, born on November 3, 1903, was an influential American photographer. His work is renowned for its profound insight into American society and culture, particularly his depiction of the Southern poor. Evans' photography has had a significant impact on 20th-century photographic art. more
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