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Paul Strand | |
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Photographer | |
Born | Oct.Paul strand famous photos 16, 1890 |
Died | Mar. 31, 1976 (at age 85) Orgeval, Yvelines |
Nationality | American |
Paul Strand still remains one of the most well-regarded of all American photographers.
Even many years after his passing, he maintains a following. His work was firmly rooted in the modernist movement and the passion that many still have for modernism ensures his work is always appreciated and continues to reach a new audience.
His followers and critics strongly believe Strand’s work contributed enormously to photography becoming taken seriously as a legitimate form of art.
Early Years
Paul Strand was born on October 16, 1890, in New York City.
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He grew up in relatively humble beginnings to immigrant parents. When he was in his late teens, he would discover a profound love for art. Strand enrolled at Ethical Culture Fieldston School and went on to study art and photography from Lewis Hine, a well-respected documentarian dur