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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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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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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