Box Mixed pav_9
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Contains 103 Results:
Rothstein, Arthur, circa 1983 Jun 6-10
File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 2.8 A
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.
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Focus '83 Lectures to students on photography - Arthur Rothstein, Monday morning, opening speech - Dan Dry, Part 1, Monday...
Dates:
circa 1983 Jun 6-10
Sandler, Richard, circa 1985 Jun 3-7
File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 2.33 A-B
Scope and Contents
In the first of two segments, Richard Sandler describes his problems with the term "photojournalism." He explains why he considers himself to be a fine art photographer and describes the impact of the 1968 Democratic Convention on his understanding of journalistic practice. He presents a slideshow of his work, discussing his recent projects, the qualities of a good photograph, and the tension between form and content. Sandler then shows photographs he took while concealing his camera and...
Dates:
circa 1985 Jun 3-7
Sheng, Chiang Ning, circa 1982 Jun 7-11
File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 1.29 A-B
Scope and Contents
In the first of two segments, Chiang Sheng presents a slideshow of historical photographs and speaks on the development of photography in China. In the second segment, Sheng speaks on contemporary Chinese politics, discussing mass media and education, as well as the photojournalist's role in putting pressure on authorities. At the end of the lecture, Sheng shows photographs taken by Chinese photojournalists on a visit to the United States and answers questions from the...
Dates:
circa 1982 Jun 7-11
Street Photography Panel, circa 1982 Jun 7-11
File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 1.32 A-B; 1.33 A-B
Scope and Contents
The recording begins mid-event. In the first of four segments, Benedict (Ben) Fernandez converses with a workshop participant about inquiry and active learning, and addresses concerns students have about the workshop. Fernandez then introduces Angel Franco, Stephen Shames and Herlinde Koelbl. Fernandez begins by discussing important photographs from his career, including his work featuring Martin Luther King, Jr. The recording ends in a debate on photography education with the same...
Dates:
circa 1982 Jun 7-11
Roy Stryker Panel, circa 1983 Jun 6-10
File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 2.9 A-B; 2.10 A
Scope and Contents
The recording begins mid-event. In the first of three segments, an unidentified person introduces Roy Stryker, noting his position as head of the Information Division of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) during the Great Depression. Five photographers who participated in the FSA project are invited to discuss their experiences. The panel, which is not introduced, relay stories and experiences from the project. Based upon references in the recording, Arthur Rothstein is probably among...
Dates:
circa 1983 Jun 6-10
Vann, Douglas, circa 1985 Jun 3-7
File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 2.34 A-B
Scope and Contents
In the first of two segments, Doug Vann discusses the beginning of his career and his experiences photographing artists and celebrities. He presents a slideshow of his photographs, explaining how this direction locked him into a certain genre that he won't be able to exit any time soon. At one point in the recording, the tape recorder is very close to the slide projector, making the speaker barely audible. Vann discusses future plans, as well as strategies for photographing celebrities....
Dates:
circa 1985 Jun 3-7
Webb, Alex, circa 1983 Jun 6-10
File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 2.11 A-B; 2.12 A
Scope and Contents
In the first of three segments, Alex Webb offers his thoughts on black and white photography and his preference for camera magazines over commercial magazines. He presents a slideshow of his work, discussing recent assignments across the United States and Mexico, the amount of time he spends in the field, and how he organizes his photographs. After a question from a workshop participant, Webb returns to the discussion of color versus black and white photography. In the second segment, the...
Dates:
circa 1983 Jun 6-10
Parsons School of Design Henry Wolf Lecture Series recordings
Collection — Box: Mixed pav_9
Identifier: PC-07-02-03
Abstract
This collection consists of three audio recordings of lectures held as part of the Henry Wolf Lecture Series. This series, held in the Fall of 1998 in honor of graphic designer and longtime Parsons School of Design instructor Henry Wolf, focused on all aspects of graphic design. Speakers featured in these recordings include Henry Wolf, Ivan Chermayeff, and Milton Glaser. No transcripts have been made.
Dates:
1998
Audio interview with Stanley Barrows (1 of 2), 1994 Feb 1
File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 1.A
Scope and Contents
In this audio interview, Martica Sawin and Stanley Barrows examine drawings, photographs and old Parsons School of Design catalogs, using them as a prompt to discuss the Paris Ateliers and the type of work expected of interior design students in the mid-twentieth century. Barrows reminisces about Parsons School of Design presidents William M. Odom and Van Day Truex, as well as interior designers Billy Baldwin and Millicent Rogers. Barrows talks about his own career, primarily as a historian...
Dates:
1994 Feb 1
Audio interview with Stanley Barrows (2 of 2), 1994 Feb 10
File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents
In this audio interview with Martica Sawin, Stanley Barrows recalls his experiences teaching at Parsons School of Design, particularly his role in leading summer trips to Europe in the 1950s and into the 1960s. He identifies and tells stories about memorable students and faculty, including Robert Castle, Glenn Boyles, Grace Fakes, Elsie Brown Barnes, Betty Carter, and Leo Steinberg. Barrows discusses the upheaval within the Interior Design Department during the late 1960s, the destruction of...
Dates:
1994 Feb 10