Sunday, November 16, 2008

Diane Arbus: A Picture of Talent

They say a picture can say a thousand words. Anyone who loves photography and has been to exhibitions will probably be familiar with the work of Diane Arbus. She is considered one of the most talented photographers of the 20th Century. Through her lenses, Arbus has captured some of the most abstract, unusual and extraordinary images. If photography is something that captures your fancy, then you might want to check out the Smithsonian Magazine’s article on her work.


Diane Arbus- Talented and troubled
Diane Arbus was a talented artist. However, like most artists with vision, she battled her own personal demons. This prevented her from enjoying the praise from fans and peers alike. In 1971, Arbus committed suicide after suffering from depression at the age of 48 in Greenwich Village, NY. She did not live to see what impact her work would have on fans of photography and the art industry itself. Despite this, she has grown to legendary status among her fans, holding their admiration of such a talented, yet sad, figure of the art world.


An eye for the bizarre
Diane Arbus had an eye for the some for the most bizarre subjects to be photographed through a camera’s lens. She would take photos of prostitutes, dwarfs, giants, transvestites, and the like. Some of Diane Arbus’s most famous photos include Child with Toy Hand Grenade in Central Park, Identical Twins and Jewish Giant at Home with His Parents.


Find out more about Diane Arbus
To find out more about the talented Diane Arbus, log on to the Smithsonian Magazine’s main website at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/.


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Monday, October 27, 2008

Diane Arbus: A Talented Photographer

For those that love photography, there are plenty of photos available online and at exhibitions to view, but one photographer that continues to amass a wide following is Diane Arbus. Perhaps one of the most talented photographers of the 20th century, Diane Arbus captures the bizarre, the maniacal and the ordinary from behind the lens. If you are interested in photography, you will enjoy the Smithsonian Magazine’s article on her work.


Diane Arbus- A Talented, but Troubled Soul
Like many talented artists, Diane Arbus never lived to see the acclaim by her peers and fans. Unfortunately, she suffered from depression and committed suicide in 1971 at the age of 48 in Greenwich Village, NY. While, she died before her time, she definitely made an impact in photography and art circles and created numerous photos that garnered admiration.


Diane Arbus had a great talent finding bizarre subjects sometimes on the fringe of society. These included prostitutes, dwarfs, giants, transvestites, etc. Some of Diane Arbus’s most famous photos include:


  • Child with Toy Hand Grenade in Central Park

  • Identical Twins

  • Jewish Giant at Home with His Parents


Read More About Diane Arbus
To read more about this incredible talent Diane Arbus, please visit the Smithsonian Magazine’s main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/


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Monday, October 13, 2008

Diane Arbus: An American Original

Now more than ever, photography is growing more and more popular. Once an art form that required a great investment in high quality cameras, film and dark rooms, today many become interested in photography through relatively inexpensive digital cameras. And while it takes a talented and skilled artist to create wonderful photographs time and time again, with so many people enjoying photography, an appreciation for interesting photos is more appreciated than ever. One talented photographer is Diane Arbus. Not only was she able to capture wonderful photos time and time again, she was also able to find relatively ordinary objects that are viewed as extraordinary through her lens. In fact, Diane Arbus was hailed as one of the top photographers of the 20th century and for those interested in her photos, the Smithsonian Magazine offers an insightful article on her body of work.


The Life of a Phenomenal Photographer
Diane Arbus was like many artists that created a great body of work; her works weren’t truly appreciated until after her death. Diane Arbus never achieved full notoriety until after her untimely death in 1971’s at the age of 48. Unfortunately, she suffered from depression and committed suicide; however her photos that were left behind are an incredible achievement and a look inside her soul.


Photos from Diane Arbus
While her photos didn’t receive the full respect and accolades they deserved during Diane Arbus' lifetime, they have become quite popular in the past several decades. Here are just a few of her most famous works:


Child with Toy Grenade (1962)- A thin and scrawny boy with his left strap of his jumper hanging off his shoulder is shot clenching a grenade tightly with his right hand. In addition to this pose, he offers a maniacal smile.


Identical Twins (1967)- This photo is of two sisters standing besides one another. One of the sisters gives a slight smile, the other offers a slight frown.


Jewish Giant at Home with his Parents in the Bronx (1970)- This photo shows a “Jewish Giant” standing next to his much shorter parents.


Read More About Diane Arbus at Smithsonian Magazine
For those that are interested in the works of Diane Arbus, the Smithsonian Magazine offers an interesting article on the subject. To read it, please visit our main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/


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The Insightful Photos of Diane Arbus

For those that love photography, it is very easy to appreciates a photographer that somehow catches perfection time after time. With the advent of the digital camera, millions of people are embracing photography and a growing interest in famous photographers of the past century. One great photographer and artist is Diane Arbus.


Diane Arbus and Her Magnificent Work
Diane Arbus was one of the most notable photographers of the 20th century and while her work did not receive accolades until after her premature death (due to suicide), today she is hailed for her remarkable ability to find the extraordinary in theho hum of everyday life.


Two of Her Famous Photos
While Diane Arbus is known for a wide collection of photos, two of her most well known photos include the Child with Toy Grenade and the Identical Twins. The first photo is of a very thin and scrawny boy holding a grenade tightly in his hand. He is wearing a jumper with one of his straps hanging off as he smiles manically.


The second photo by Diane Arbus is of identical twins. In this photo two identical sisters stand beside one another, one of the girls has a slight smile, the other a slight frown. To read about Diane Arbus, please visit our main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/

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Monday, September 22, 2008

A Phenomenal Photographer Diane Arbus

Photography can be one of those rare art forms that can take a seemingly ordinary object and make it extraordinary. While many of us today enjoy taking plenty of digital pictures, most can agree that there are a select few that truly have the talent to continually capture a special moment of a special subject. One of the great photographers of the 20th century was Diane Arbus.


Diane Arbus: A Phenomenal Photographer
Unfortunately, like many great artists, Diane Arbus never achieved true notoriety or accolades for her photos until after her untimely death. Diane Arbus suffered from depression and this disease caused her to commit suicide in the early 1970’s at the age of 52. However, what Diane Arbus left behind is a monumental achievement in photography.


Diane Arbus and Her Photos
Diane Arbus is known for taking photos of the bizarre and those individuals that are sometimes seen at the fringes of society. She had an eye for finding those individuals that for some reason didn’t fit in with the rest of the population, but still fascinated us. There are plenty of masterpieces that Diane Arbus has taken and Diane as a person is interesting in herself. To read more about this master photographer, the Smithsonian Magazine has an article available at their main website. You can read it at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/


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Monday, September 8, 2008

Diane Arbus: A Phenomenal 20th Century Photographer

For those interested in photography and the photographers that can bring out the essence of a subject, you probably are aware of one of the most talented photographers of the 20th century- Diane Arbus. Diane Arbus was a master at photography and took some of the most thought provoking photos the world has ever seen. Her influence on photography is immense and her style is absolutely unique. Diane Arbus once said that “a photograph is a secret about a secret” and for many art lovers and fellow photographers she couldn’t have been more truthful and accurate.


Diane Arbus: A True Talent
Diane Arbus was one of the America’s most gifted photographers. Many of her photos have gone on to become worldwide achievements and while many of these photos focused on the portraits of individuals that lived on the so called fringe of society she did take extensive photos of ordinary working class folks in settings and sometimes poses that were unconventional. While she is known for her portraits bordering on the bizarre including prostitutes, dwarfs, giants and prostitutes, the essence she captured is quite intriguing.


The Photos of Diane Arbus
Diane Arbus passed away in 1971 at the early age of 48 (from suicide due to a long bout of depression). And like many gifted artists, her work only became quite popular and received important accolades after her death. Some of her more interesting and popular photographs include:


Child with Toy Grenade (1962)- A scrawny boy with his left strap of his jumper hanging off his shoulder clenching a grenade tightly with his right hand while offering a maniacal smile.

Identical Twins (1967)- Two sisters standing next to each other, one giving a slight smile, the other with a slight frown.

Jewish Giant at Home with his Parents in the Bronx (1970)- A photo of a “Jewish Giant” along with his much shorter parents.


Read More About Diane Arbus
Throughout her life, Diane Arbus created an amazing portfolio of photos. To read more about this great talent, the Smithsonian Magazine has an article on the life and work of Diane Arbus. You can read it by visiting our main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/


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Sunday, September 7, 2008

The Intriguing Photographs of Diane Arbus

As millions buy and use digital cameras, it is evident that many are becoming very interested in photography. And while we find plenty of subjects to take pictures of only a few individuals usually have the talent to truly take photographs that capture the essence and interest of subject time and time again. One of the most interesting and acclaimed photographers of the 20th century is Diane Arbus.


Diane Arbus is considered to be one of the great photographers of the 20th century. Her skill and intellect captured interesting people and gave us glimpses into their personalities as many of us never experienced before. While Diane Arbus’s photographs became popular after her untimely death (brought on by suicide as she suffered from depression), her incredible work was celebrated the by public and her photos till this day are still appreciated as being both beautiful, yet disturbing. Diane Arbus was a master at finding individuals that were amusing, but bordering on the bizarre and disturbing- capturing the essence of her subjects.


The Smithsonian Magazine is also a fan of Diane Arbus and has a fascinating article on this great photographer of the 20th century. For those interested in photography, you will find our article extremely interesting. To read it, please visit our main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/


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