We had many books and pictures... my parents' way of life doubtless left a lasting impression on me. They created an atmosphere in which a certain kind of freedom could exist. This may well account for my seeking a related sense of liberty as I grew up. Alfred Stieglitz accountatmospherebook share on social
The goal of art was the vital expression of self. Alfred Stieglitz artexpressiongoal Change image and share on social
The arts equally have distinct departments, and unless photography has its own possibilities of expression, separate from those of the other arts, it is merely a process, not an art. Alfred Stieglitz artdepartmentdistinct Change image and share on social
When I make a picture, I make love. Alfred Stieglitz lovemakepicture Change image and share on social
I am not a painter, nor an artist. Therefore I can see straight, and that may be my undoing. Alfred Stieglitz artistpainterstraight Change image and share on social
I have a vision of life, and I try to find equivalents for it in the form of photographs. Alfred Stieglitz equivalentfindform Change image and share on social
Beautiful dreams - if the world were more beautiful they would come true - But the world is relentless & cruel - people are - they must be, I suppose, or they could not live. Alfred Stieglitz beautifulcrueldream Change image and share on social
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 artartistessential share on social
Everything is relative except relatives, and they are absolute. Alfred Stieglitz absoluterelative Change image and share on social
In photography there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality. Alfred Stieglitz photographyrealreality Change image and share on social
