Who was Alfred Stieglitz?
Seemingly in answer to this question Stieglitz once stated: I was born in Hoboken, I am an American. Photography is my passion. The search for truth my obsession.[3] While these simple and somewhat prophetic words probably best describe Stieglitzs sensibilities, they hardly seem to do justice to his amazing accomplishments in the world of art. As a photographer Stieglitz transformed the conception of photography as a medium and as a gallery owner he changed the very nature of modern American art. Like many great artists, however, Stieglitz entered his career through a somewhat circuitous path. Alfred Stieglitz was born on January 1, 1864, in Hoboken, New Jersey. In 1881 Stieglitz moved with his family to Europe, and by 1883 he had enrolled for studies in mechanical engineering at the Berlin Polytechnic.[4] However, a few months later, after purchasing a small camera, Stieglitz traded his engineering degree for one in photo-chemistry, thus beginning his photographic career. It was while
