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

Betye Saar (1926)
Betye Saar
1926
Joe Andoe (1955)
Joe Andoe
1955
Louise Lawler (1947)
Louise Lawler
1947
Ernie Barnes (1938 - 2009)
Ernie Barnes
1938 - 2009
Barry McGee (1966)
Barry McGee
1966
Joseph Rubin (1948 - 2014)
Joseph Rubin
1948 - 2014
Michael Glancy (1950 - 2020)
Michael Glancy
1950 - 2020
Alfred Jensen (1903 - 1981)
Alfred Jensen
1903 - 1981
Abigail Nieriker (1840 - 1879)
Abigail Nieriker
1840 - 1879
Robert Farber (1944)
Robert Farber
1944
Ray Mead (1921 - 1998)
Ray Mead
1921 - 1998
Louise Fishman (1939 - 2021)
Louise Fishman
1939 - 2021
Idelle Lois Weber (1932 - 2020)
Idelle Lois Weber
1932 - 2020
Noel Mahaffey (1944 - 1984)
Noel Mahaffey
1944 - 1984
Gale Fulton Ross (1947)
Gale Fulton Ross
1947
Joseph Vergel (Joe) Riley (1964 - 2007)
Joseph Vergel (Joe) Riley
1964 - 2007

Creators Black & white photo

Steve Whitehead (1960)
Steve Whitehead
1960
Mieczysław Kościelniak (1912 - 1993)
Mieczysław Kościelniak
1912 - 1993
Seydou Keïta (1921 - 2001)
Seydou Keïta
1921 - 2001
Karl Kronberger (1841 - 1921)
Karl Kronberger
1841 - 1921
Apollinary Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov (1856 - 1933)
Apollinary Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov
1856 - 1933
Carlo Ademollo (1824 - 1911)
Carlo Ademollo
1824 - 1911
Vladislav Mikhailovich Metelkin (1962)
Vladislav Mikhailovich Metelkin
1962
Pieter Cornelisz Verbeeck (1610 - 1654)
Pieter Cornelisz Verbeeck
1610 - 1654
Evgeniia Ilinichna Gatilova (1921 - 2021)
Evgeniia Ilinichna Gatilova
1921 - 2021
Boris Vasilievich Korneev (1922 - 1973)
Boris Vasilievich Korneev
1922 - 1973
Robert Frederick Blum (1857 - 1903)
Robert Frederick Blum
1857 - 1903
Joseph (Joe) Plaskett (1918 - 2014)
Joseph (Joe) Plaskett
1918 - 2014
Franz Quallio (1844 - 1920)
Franz Quallio
1844 - 1920
Edmond Jean-Baptiste Tschaggeny (1818 - 1873)
Edmond Jean-Baptiste Tschaggeny
1818 - 1873
Josef Wolf (1820 - 1899)
Josef Wolf
1820 - 1899
Carl Johann Arnold (1829 - 1916)
Carl Johann Arnold
1829 - 1916