Photographer Research Project – Elliott Erwitt By Ashley Huerta-Luna Period 5

Elliott Erwitt Elliott was born in Paris, France Elliott was born in Paris, France Elliott immigrated to the United States in 1939; and lived in New York. Elliott immigrated to the United States in 1939; and lived in New York. Education; Film, New School for Social Research, New York, USA. Education; Film, New School for Social Research, New York, USA. Education; Photography, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, USA (Though he didn’t finish school). Education; Photography, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, USA (Though he didn’t finish school). Was drafted in the US Army in 1951, where he continued to take photographs. Was drafted in the US Army in 1951, where he continued to take photographs. After his military service, Elliott was invited to join Magnum Photos as a member by its founder Robert Capa. After his military service, Elliott was invited to join Magnum Photos as a member by its founder Robert Capa. In 1968, he became president of the prestigious agency for 3 terms. In 1968, he became president of the prestigious agency for 3 terms.

Where His Work Is At His works have been in many Exhibitions such as; His works have been in many Exhibitions such as; Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., USA Art Institute of Chicago, USA Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, France Reina Sofia, Madrid, Spain Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA New South Wales Museum of Art, Australia The Barbican, London, UK Camera Work, Berlin. Germany NRW-Forum Düsseldorf, Germany Kunsthaus, Zurich, Switzerland Photokina, Cologne, Germany Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., USA Art Institute of Chicago, USA Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, France Reina Sofia, Madrid, Spain Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA New South Wales Museum of Art, Australia The Barbican, London, UK Camera Work, Berlin. Germany NRW-Forum Düsseldorf, Germany Kunsthaus, Zurich, Switzerland Photokina, Cologne, Germany Art, Documentary, Interiors, and Portrait Photography is what Elliott mainly does. Documentary is a form of photography that has to do with Historical events. Art, Documentary, Interiors, and Portrait Photography is what Elliott mainly does. Documentary is a form of photography that has to do with Historical events. Elliott Erwitt takes pictures in black and white (Grayscale). Elliott Erwitt takes pictures in black and white (Grayscale). He says Children and Dogs, which show in photographs. He says Children and Dogs, which show in photographs. "It's about reacting to what you see, hopefully without preconception. You can find pictures anywhere. It's simply a matter of noticing things and organizing them. You just have to care about what's around you and have a concern with humanity and the human comedy." - Eliott Erwitt "It's about reacting to what you see, hopefully without preconception. You can find pictures anywhere. It's simply a matter of noticing things and organizing them. You just have to care about what's around you and have a concern with humanity and the human comedy." - Eliott Erwitt

Humorous Photography Elliott Erwitt New York City 2000 Outdoor exterior lighting Outdoor exterior lighting Main subject is the dog on the Mans’ lap. You can tell because it looks like the Man’s head. Main subject is the dog on the Mans’ lap. You can tell because it looks like the Man’s head. This picture has some Rule of Thirds, which catches the viewer’s interest. This picture has some Rule of Thirds, which catches the viewer’s interest. The photographer is trying to communicate humor, but in a unusual way. The photographer is trying to communicate humor, but in a unusual way. I chose this photograph because it stood out to me the most. I chose this photograph because it stood out to me the most.

Historic Photography Auschwitz - Entrance to Concentration Camp Elliott Erwitt Poland1964 The Lighting used is natural lighting. It is coming from the back of the entrance. The lighting helps because the building is blocking it, which gives it a good look. The Lighting used is natural lighting. It is coming from the back of the entrance. The lighting helps because the building is blocking it, which gives it a good look. The main subject is the entrance to Auschwitz. The main subject is the entrance to Auschwitz. The uneven balance helps view this photograph.. The uneven balance helps view this photograph.. The story behind Auschwitz was that it was a concentration camp, and this photograph shows years after this traumatic event in history. The story behind Auschwitz was that it was a concentration camp, and this photograph shows years after this traumatic event in history. I chose this photograph because of its unique background, and the way it makes you think. I chose this photograph because of its unique background, and the way it makes you think.

Artistic Photography Elliott Erwitt London1955 This photograph has natural lighting, which goes great with the picture. This photograph has natural lighting, which goes great with the picture. The center of interest is the mask, which captures your eyes because its very oddly shaped. The center of interest is the mask, which captures your eyes because its very oddly shaped. Right here you can see the Rule of Thirds, so your eyes can process this picture better. Right here you can see the Rule of Thirds, so your eyes can process this picture better. I chose this photograph because of this statue of this mask is just interesting. I chose this photograph because of this statue of this mask is just interesting.

From Places He’s Been BRAZIL Elliott Erwitt Rio de Jeneiro 1961 The lighting is artificial, which lights up crowd. The lighting is artificial, which lights up crowd. The main subject of this photograph is the young woman who is dancing in celebration. The main subject of this photograph is the young woman who is dancing in celebration. Leading lines lead to the two dancing, which also contains selective focus on them. And the texture of the crowd gives the photograph a very good look. Leading lines lead to the two dancing, which also contains selective focus on them. And the texture of the crowd gives the photograph a very good look. The picture shows the young couple celebrating. The picture shows the young couple celebrating. I chose this picture because of the different compositions. I chose this picture because of the different compositions.

Marilyn Monroe Elliott Erwitt New York City 1956 The lighting used is artificial The lighting used is artificial The main subject in this picture is Marilyn. The main subject in this picture is Marilyn. He used Rule of Thirds and leading lines. He used Rule of Thirds and leading lines. She is reading, which she looks natural in. She is reading, which she looks natural in. I chose this picture because this is a deceased celebrity. Plus she looks great in this picture. I chose this picture because this is a deceased celebrity. Plus she looks great in this picture.