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Read the following passage.
Stieglitz Photography as Art
Alfred Stieglitz made art history in the 1920s by advancing his photographic work from simple images of the world captured on film to expressions of artistic interpretation as seen through the lens of his camera.
While spending time in Europe, Stieglitz's photographic skills became widely respected. He returned to New York City in 1890 to become a partner in the Photochrome Engraving Company. The art movement in Europe had been a source of inspiration to him. He soon found himself more interested in promoting photography in the US as an artistic expression than producing standard photographs. His enthusiasm, however, was not as well received in the American art world. The brief but important Dada art movement had gained broad recognition in Europe as a creative social outlet. Stieglitz became involved with the movement in New York. However, it did not have a comparable impact and quickly disbanded. Dada art, however, had a profound impact on the way Stieglitz viewed his work. Consequently, he helped to establish the Camera Club of New York. He also edited and published the periodical Camera Work. Both of these endeavors served to promote the artistic side of photography to the public.
Stieglitz focused much of his work on the urban surroundings of New York City. He used the play of shadow and light rather than objects as the main content of his photographs. Stieglitz's series of photographs of clouds and sky was called Equivalents. He undertook the project in an effort to demonstrate that form rather than subject was what mattered in creating an expression of visual art. The incorporation of abstract patterns was his way of conveying emotion. By capturing these simple images so completely, Stieglitz believed that all who looked upon it in the future would experience a feeling equivalent to the one he experienced viewing the scene in person. In an unparalleled career that spanned the transition from the Victorian to the modern world of art, Alfred Stieglitz has likely had a more profound influence on the shift toward aesthetic photography than any other individual. His sensibilities toward this evolving art form showed true maturity in his craft. Stieglitz's photography embodied his desire to try new things in order to exhibit beauty in that which previously appeared devoid of it.
expression – the communication of thoughts and feelings
promote – to advance
Dada – an art movement of the early 20th century concerned with strange and nonsensical art
outlet a means of expression or satisfaction
impact an influence
disband – to split apart
periodical – a magazine distributed at regular intervals
equivalent –similar
aesthetic – concerned with emotions
Do the following task.
An introductory sentence for a brief summary of the passage is provided below. Complete the summary by selecting the THREE answer choices that express the most important ideas in the passage. Some sentences do not belong in the summary because they express ideas that are not presented in the passage or are minor ideas in the passage. This question is worth 2 points.
Alfred Stieglitz attempted to transform photography to an expressionist art form.
Answer Choices
Translate all the new words in the text.
Stieglitz Photography as Art
Alfred Stieglitz made art history in the 1920s by advancing his photographic work from simple images of the world captured on film to expressions of artistic interpretation as seen through the lens of his camera.
While spending time in Europe, Stieglitz's photographic skills became widely respected. He returned to New York City in 1890 to become a partner in the Photochrome Engraving Company. The art movement in Europe had been a source of inspiration to him. He soon found himself more interested in promoting photography in the US as an artistic expression than producing standard photographs. His enthusiasm, however, was not as well received in the American art world. The brief but important Dada art movement had gained broad recognition in Europe as a creative social outlet. Stieglitz became involved with the movement in New York. However, it did not have a comparable impact and quickly disbanded. Dada art, however, had a profound impact on the way Stieglitz viewed his work. Consequently, he helped to establish the Camera Club of New York. He also edited and published the periodical Camera Work. Both of these endeavors served to promote the artistic side of photography to the public.
Stieglitz focused much of his work on the urban surroundings of New York City. He used the play of shadow and light rather than objects as the main content of his photographs. Stieglitz's series of photographs of clouds and sky was called Equivalents. He undertook the project in an effort to demonstrate that form rather than subject was what mattered in creating an expression of visual art. The incorporation of abstract patterns was his way of conveying emotion. By capturing these simple images so completely, Stieglitz believed that all who looked upon it in the future would experience a feeling equivalent to the one he experienced viewing the scene in person. In an unparalleled career that spanned the transition from the Victorian to the modern world of art, Alfred Stieglitz has likely had a more profound influence on the shift toward aesthetic photography than any other individual. His sensibilities toward this evolving art form showed true maturity in his craft. Stieglitz's photography embodied his desire to try new things in order to exhibit beauty in that which previously appeared devoid of it.
Fill in the diagram and summarize the text using it.
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- Principle: Photography as art rather than production of standard photographs.
- Example: Equivalents – images of shadow and light to capture moments of experience.
- Role: Promoted artistic side of photography.
