Rothstein, Arthur, circa 1983 Jun 6-10
Scope and Contents
Arthur Rothstein discusses the genre of the photo essay. He speaks on the qualities of a good photograph and the use of clichés. He then discusses visual literacy, describing the difference between a picture story and a photo essay. Following this, Rothstein presents a slideshow and discusses the history of photography.
Inscriptions
- Container
- Focus '83 Lectures to students on photography - Arthur Rothstein, Monday morning, opening speech - Dan Dry, Part 1, Monday afternoon
- Item Label
- Arthur Rothstein - Monday morning opening speech
Dates
- circa 1983 Jun 6-10
Extent
1 1/4 inch Audio Cassette (00:38:40 duration)
Biographical / Historical
Arthur Rothstein was born in New York in 1915. Considered one of America’s first photojournalists, Rothstein served as the first photographer for the Farm Security Administration, where he captured images of rural and small-town America. He later worked for the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration, before joining the staff of Look and Parade magazines. Rothstein taught at the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, among other institutions, and was on the faculty of Parsons School of Design from 1976-1985, where an endowed scholarship was created in his name after his death, in 1985.