“A photograph is a photograph, a picture, an image, an illusion complete within itself, depending neither on words, reproductive processes or anything else for its life, its reason for being.”
Quote by Roy DeCarava
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Roy DeCarava
Roy DeCarava was an American photographer and artist renowned for his visual narratives of African Americans. His work profoundly depicted the lives, cultures, and identities of this group, profoundly influencing contemporary photographic art. more
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