Alfred Stieglitz Professions : Photographer Born : January 1, 1864 Died : July 13, 1946 Browse All Authors Top 47 quotes by Alfred Stieglitz The camera was waiting for me by predestination and I took to it as a musician takes to the piano or a painter to canvas. I found that I was master of the elements, that I could work miracles. Alfred Stieglitz piano miracle waiting Standing up here on the hill away from all humans - seeing these Wonders taking place before one's eyes - so silently... watching the silence of Nature. No school - no church - is as good a teacher as the eye understandingly seeing what's before it. I believe this more firmly than ever. Alfred Stieglitz teacher believe school Before the people at large, and for that matter, the artists themselves, understand what photography really means, as I understand that term, it is essential for them to be taught the real meaning of art. Alfred Stieglitz photography real art I was sad to leave Europe in 1890, after my student days in Germany... But then, once back in New York, I experienced an intense longing for Europe, for its vital tradition of music, theatre, art, craftsmanship... I felt bewildered and lonely. How was I to use myself? Alfred Stieglitz lonely new-york art A work is not art until enough noise has been made about it and someone rich comes along and buys it. Alfred Stieglitz rich noise art I have all but killed myself for Photography. My passion for it is greater than ever. It's forty years that I have fought its fight... I am not fighting to make a 'name' for myself. Maybe you have some feeling for what the fight is for. It's a world's fight... All that's born of spirit seems mad in these days of materialism run riot. Alfred Stieglitz photography struggle running I was born in Hoboken. I am an American. Photography is my passion. The search for Truth my obsession. Alfred Stieglitz i-am born passion truth Similar Authors Inge Morath photographer Bert Stern photographer Brent Stirton photographer Bunny Yeager photographer Burt Glinn photographer Bruno Barbey photographer All Authors
