“Leaving aside the mysteries and the inequities of human talent, brains, taste, and reputations, the matter of art in photography may come down to this: it is the capture and projection of the delights of seeing; it is the defining of observation full and felt.”
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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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Source: Frederick H. Evans: selected texts and bibliography
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