Profiles American photographer and documentary filmmaker Paul Strand. Examines the influence of cubism on his work and how he influenced other artists, including painter Georgia O'Keeffe and photographers Ansel Adams and Walker Evans. Discusses his relationship with photographer Alfred Stieglitz, his mentor. Includes clips from Strand's films: THE WAVE, NATIVE LAND, HEART OF SPAIN, and MANHATTAN.
TRC audience:
High School (9-12)
College/Adult
TRC subject:
Photography
Late Twentieth Century (1946-Present)
Art of the West
Art Ed/Museum Ed
Artist Biography
Early Twentieth Century (1900-1945)
TRC format:
Audio-Visual