Ansel Easton Adams (1902 - 1984)

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Ansel Easton Adams

Ansel Easton Adams was an American photographer and environmentalist, celebrated for his black-and-white images of the American West, particularly Yosemite National Park. His profound connection with nature was not only the subject of his art but also the essence of his environmental advocacy, earning him a revered place in both the art and conservation worlds.

Ansel Adams' early exposure to the beauty of nature and a supportive family environment nurtured his dual interests in music and photography. His photographic journey began with a simple Kodak Box Brownie camera, which he used during his early visits to Yosemite, a place that would become the central theme of his life's work. Ansel Adams' dedication to photography and the environment was interwoven, as he utilized his art to advocate for the conservation of America's natural landscapes.

In the 1930s, Adams co-founded Group f/64, advocating for photographic purity and sharpness of focus, principles that would define his work. His role in establishing the photography department at the Museum of Modern Art in New York underscored his commitment to elevating photography as a respected art form. Ansel Adams' work has been exhibited in prestigious institutions such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum and MoMA, showcasing his contributions to American art and environmentalism​​.

For collectors and art experts, Ansel Adams' legacy transcends his iconic images; it lies in his ability to merge aesthetic excellence with a passionate message of environmental stewardship. His photographs not only capture the grandeur of landscapes but also serve as a timeless call to preserve the natural world.

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Date and place of birt:20 february 1902, San Francisco, USA
Date and place of death:22 april 1984, Carmel-by-the-Sea, USA
Nationality:USA
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Photographer, Writer
Genre:Landscape painting
Art style:Realism, Black & white photo, Photorealism

Creators USA

Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon (1935 - 2009)
Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon
1935 - 2009
Julian Stanczak (1928 - 2017)
Julian Stanczak
1928 - 2017
Mark Tobey (1890 - 1976)
Mark Tobey
1890 - 1976
Wangechi Mutu (1972)
Wangechi Mutu
1972
John Baldessari (1931 - 2020)
John Baldessari
1931 - 2020
Marion Wachtel (1873 - 1954)
Marion Wachtel
1873 - 1954
Mary Henry (Dill) (1913 - 2009)
Mary Henry (Dill)
1913 - 2009
Kool Koor (1963)
Kool Koor
1963
David Davidovich Burliuk (1882 - 1967)
David Davidovich Burliuk
1882 - 1967
Yvonne Thomas (1913 - 2009)
Yvonne Thomas
1913 - 2009
Juan T. Vazquez Martin (1941 - 2017)
Juan T. Vazquez Martin
1941 - 2017
Fairfield Porter (1907 - 1975)
Fairfield Porter
1907 - 1975
R. H. Quaytman (1961)
R. H. Quaytman
1961
Robert Goodnough (1917 - 2010)
Robert Goodnough
1917 - 2010
Allan Rohan Crite (1910 - 2007)
Allan Rohan Crite
1910 - 2007
Amer al-Obaidi (1943)
Amer al-Obaidi
1943

Creators Black & white photo

Joseph Peter Wilms (1814 - 1892)
Joseph Peter Wilms
1814 - 1892
Aleksandr Svedomskii (1848 - 1911)
Aleksandr Svedomskii
1848 - 1911
Halfdan Strøm (1863 - 1949)
Halfdan Strøm
1863 - 1949
Paul Wolde (1885 - 1948)
Paul Wolde
1885 - 1948
Hans Haffenrichter (1897 - 1981)
Hans Haffenrichter
1897 - 1981
Jean Antoine Injalbert (1845 - 1933)
Jean Antoine Injalbert
1845 - 1933
Otto Piltz (1846 - 1910)
Otto Piltz
1846 - 1910
Eugeniusz Kazimirovsky (1873 - 1939)
Eugeniusz Kazimirovsky
1873 - 1939
Eduard Georgievich Bragovsky (1923 - 2010)
Eduard Georgievich Bragovsky
1923 - 2010
Karl Adam Heinisch (1847 - 1923)
Karl Adam Heinisch
1847 - 1923
Samuel Perry Dinsmoor (1843 - 1932)
Samuel Perry Dinsmoor
1843 - 1932
Carl August Liner (1871 - 1946)
Carl August Liner
1871 - 1946
Heinrich Hiller (1846 - 1912)
Heinrich Hiller
1846 - 1912
Leopold Durm (1878 - 1918)
Leopold Durm
1878 - 1918
George Douglas Brewerton (1820 - 1901)
George Douglas Brewerton
1820 - 1901
John William Buxton Knight (1843 - 1908)
John William Buxton Knight
1843 - 1908