While anyone can take a picture, a photographer has that rare gift of sharing with us an extremely rare moment and capturing the essence of the subject. One such rare photographer and artist is Diane Arbus. Diane Arbus is considered to be one of the most fascinating and gifted photographers of the 20th century allowing us to glimpse personalities as many of us have never seen before.
Diane Arbus Captures the Essence
Unfortunately, Diane Arbus's work only became well known after her untimely death (brought on by suicide due to depression). However, once her incredible work was realized by the public, here fame and photos were appreciated by the masses and won her numerous awards. Diane Arbus’s photographs are incredibly beautiful, but equally disturbing. She was able to captivate the viewer and capture the essence of her subject.
An Article on the Legendary Diane Arbus
For those interested in this legendary photographer and to gain some added insight into many of her legendary photographs, the Smithsonian Magazine has an intriguing article available. For those amateur photographers and art lovers, there is much to learn from this master. To read the article on Diane Arbus, please visit the Smithsonian Magazine’s main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/
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