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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