Alfred Steiglitz: Eloquent Eye

Format: DVD Runtime: 90 minutes Series: American Masters Closed captioned: No Described Video: No

American Masters presents a revealing look at "The Father of Modern Photography" Alfred Stieglitz. Stieglitz, who is revered as one of the most innovative photographers of the 20th century, played a primary role in fostering new talent. Through his three galleries in New York City, he mentored emerging artists such as Arthur Dove, Marsden Hartley, Ansel Adams, Eliot Porter and Georgia O'Keeffe; and introduced avant-garde Europeans such as Henri Matisse, Paul Cezanne, Auguste Rodin and Pablo Picasso. American Masters examines the achievements and legacy of this influential artist with Alfred Stieglitz - The Eloquent Eye. This revealing look at "The Father of Modern Photography" features a rare interview with Georgia O'Keeffe, Stieglitz's wife and muse, as well as archival footage of other artistic giants he inspired, including Edward Steichen and John Marin. Additionally, the film presents countless images from the Stieglitz archives, ranging from early European peasant life to later views of New York's urban landscape.