Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Web Assignment #4

Alfred Stieglitz: An American photographer, he promoted modern art
He is know in history for introducing the U.S. to new concepts and ideas worth perusing  he aslo introducing a lot of European artists

Old & New New York
This photo caught my eye because of the variety of shades of black, many shaded of white, grey, and black help highlight the environment as well as cause emphasis on the buildings.

Alfred was in a relationship with Georgia O"Keeffee. Georgia was a painter, born in Wisconsin she gained recognition in New York in 1916 for her magnified paintings (she painted paintings as if they were seen though a microscope).
This painting of hers was very eye-catching due to the vibrant colors and the mysterious shape

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