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Quote by John Rothenstein

“Photography is the dominant and fascinating and only authentic folk art of the twentieth century.”

Quote by John Rothenstein

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John Rothenstein

John Rothenstein was a significant figure in the art world, whose life and achievements are widely studied and discussed today. more

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