This program traces photography back to its origins and looks at its many roles in modern art. We'll examine the evolving understanding of photography - from a scientific recording to an imitation of painting, to the more contemporary characterization as an art object. Highlights include the influence of early photographers, the role of California and the lure of the Western landscape. We'll also explore the impact of a chance meeting in the desert between Ansel Adams and Georgia O'Keefe that led to the formation of SFMOMA's photography collection, recognized as one of the most extensive and impressive in any modern art museum.
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*Funded by the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.
