Minor White

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It's all about the famous photographer Minor White!

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MINOR WHITE

Birth: July 9, 1908

Death: June 24, 1976

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Worked with and succeeded Ansel Adams Co-founded the influential magazine Aperture Efforts to extend photography’s range of

expression

Why is he famous?

Biography

Began Serious photography in 1938 Became the head of the

California School of Fine Arts Edited Image Worked with Edward Weston & Alfred Stieglitz

Quotes No matter how slow the film, Spirit always

stands still long enough for the photographer It has chosen. - Minor White

Photography is a language more universal than words. - Minor White

Style

Peeling Paint Barns Doorways Water The sky Lights conditions dexterously

Navigation Markers

Size: 21.6 x 28.6 cm Taken in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

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Size: 7 5/8 x 9 7/8 in.

Beginnings

Size: 27.9 x 22.2 cm Taken in Rochester, N.Y.

Frosted Window

7 1/2 x 9 1/8 in.

Cypress Grove Trail

Size: 23.7 x 16.5 cm Taken in Point Lobos, California