Post on 17-Jan-2015
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Sally MannBy: Sabrina Smith
Vital StatisticsBorn: May 1, 1951 in Lexington, VirginiaWhite, American femaleLives isolated on family farm in VirginiaMarried and mother of three
Personal Background
When little father gave her book that talked about appreciating little things in life (crumbs under a table)
Father gave her her first camera at age 17
Told her only love, death, and whimsy were worthy of art
Personal Background
Took first photo of children when daughter came inside with bug bites on face
Lives isolated on family farm in Virginia
Key Historical Events
Mann was not influenced by historic events Events of the time
– Racism– Korean War– Hawaii and Alaska become states– JFK assassinated– Vietnam War– Destruction of Berlin Wall– Woodstock
Influence on the Art World
Photos of kids; controversialConsidered child porn by someSays not porn but motherly affection Many museums have photos on displaySome say work is disturbingShe says it’s just a different way of
looking at life
Influence of the Art World
Fascinated by dark room “magic”Inspired by 1800s photographers like
Julia Margaret Cameron and Eugene Atget
Sally’s Stylistic Traits
Dark room, black and white photography
Most of children acting more mature than their age
Children under 10 years oldChildren with serious looks on face
Example 1
Dark room, black and white photography
Most of children acting more mature than age
Children under 10 years old
Children with serious looks on face
Example 2Dark room, black and
white photographyMost of children acting
more mature than ageChildren under 10
years oldChildren with serious
looks on face
Example 3Dark room, black and
white photographyMost of children acting
more mature than ageChildren under 10
years oldChildren with serious
looks on face
Example 4
Dark room, black and white photography
Most of children acting more mature than age
Children under 10 years old
Children with serious looks on face
My Art
Spenser’s Alone Time
My Art
Katrina Exploring
My Art
Separation
Conclusion
Sally Mann is a very controversial photographer who sees the world in a different way from most people
She looks at the world and sees the more morbid sides
Her most prominent stylistic traits are:• Dark room black and white photography• Photos of children acting mature• Children with serious faces• Children under 10
Thank you
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