Photo History – Class 14 – Szarkowski: How To See
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During his 29-year tenure as Director of the photography department at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the great curator and photographer John Szarkowski (1925 to 2007) changed the way the world saw photography. This short class session introduces Szarkowski’s work and was followed by a film about him. * Slides for this class session * Handout for this class session * Library Resource – Video about John Szarkowski or look in your local public library or on Amazon
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