1. Presentation by: Maggie Anglehart
Joel sternfeld
Presentation by: Maggie Anglehart

2. Joel Sternfeld: Background & Life
1944 — present
Born in NYC, NY USA
Dartmouth College: 1965
Still lives in NYC
Professor at Sarah Lawrence College
Other work: Stranger Passing (2001), On This Site: Landscapes in Memoriam (1996)
(Luhring Augustine)

3. Influences
Walker Evans (1930s): documented effects of the Great Depression
Gave realistic view of USA
(J. Paul Getty Museum)
Robert Frank (1950’s): photographer and documentarian; travelled throughout USA to take photos
(Jobey, 2008)

4. Influences continued…
Johannes Itten ( ): color theorist, one of first people to discuss coordinating color combinations
inspired Sternfeld’s color work in the 1970’s
Josef Albers ( ): painter, art educator
(J. Paul Getty Museum)

5. American Prospects Published in 1987 Utilized 8 x 10 in. view camera
(Jobey, 2008)

6. American Prospects (1987)

7. American Prospects (1987)

8. American Prospects (1987)

9. American Prospects (1987)

10. American Prospects (1987)

11. Bibliography
J. Paul Getty Museum. “Joel Sternfeld.” Last modified October 14, /.
Jobey, Liz. “Photographer Joel Sternfeld: Close Encounters.” The Guardian, October 17, joel-sternfeld.
Luhring Augustine. “Joel Sternfeld.” Last modified September 1,