Masters of Photography Lecture Series, Eugène Atget

Eugène Atget Thursday, May 5, 2016, from 7–8PM Practically unknown during his lifetime and practicing an archaic working method, Eugène Atget is the central figure bridging the documentary world of the 19th century and the straight photography world of the 20th. His resolute commitment to visual facts mingles with a perfect understanding of light and […]

A History of 20th Century Photography: Lecture Series with Jeffrey Martz

Winter 2015 Thursdays, from 7–8PM Free You are invited to join photographer and art historian Jeffrey Martz for a tour through the history of 20th century photography. Using the best possible reproductions, we will see the technologies, practitioners, and key works that made photography central to our story of the world. The series is intended […]

First 50 Years of Photography with Jeff Martz: Part 5

Part 5: The Art of Photography Thursday, August 8, 2013, at 7PM Free, Various Evenings You are invited to join photographer and art historian Jeffrey Martz for a tour through the astonishing first 50 years of photography. In this series, we will explore the origins, the pioneers, the journeys, the expansion, and the art of […]

First 50 Years of Photography with Jeff Martz: Part 4

Part 4: The Expansion of Photography Thursday, July 11, 2013, at 7PM You are invited to join photographer and art historian Jeffrey Martz for a tour through the astonishing first 50 years of photography. In this series, we will explore the origins, the pioneers, the journeys, the expansion, and the art of a medium that […]

First 50 Years of Photography with Jeff Martz: Part 2

Part 2: The Pioneers of Photography April 25, 2013, at 7PM You are invited to join photographer and art historian Jeffrey Martz for a tour through the astonishing first 50 years of photography. In this series, we will explore the origins, the pioneers, the journeys, the expansion, and the art of a medium that revolutionized […]