Paul Strand

Born: 1890-10-16

Birthplace: New York, New York

Biography

Paul Strand (October 16, 1890 – March 31, 1976) was an American photographer and filmmaker who, along with fellow modernist photographers like Alfred Stieglitz and Edward Weston, helped establish photography as an art form in the 20th century. His diverse body of work, spanning six decades, covers numerous genres and subjects throughout the Americas, Europe, and Africa.

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Known For

The Wave
Strand, Under the Dark Cloth
Native Land
The Plow That Broke the Plains
The Live Wire
Manhatta
Heart of Spain

Top Movie Credits

The Wave Production Supervisor
Strand, Under the Dark Cloth Self (archive footage)
Native Land Director of Photography
The Plow That Broke the Plains Director of Photography
The Live Wire Director of Photography
Manhatta Director of Photography