Eugène and Berenice: Pioneers of Urban Photography (2008)
New York and Paris - two cities whose very names evoke passion. Both of these metropolises were extensively photographed during their golden ages, and the artists who carried out this documenting were linked together in a very special way. Eugene Atget is considered to be the father of modern photography. His images of Paris have influenced artists for generations. However, Atget's work would have been lost to the world if not for the vigorous efforts of the American photographer Berenice Abbott. Abbott met Atget in 1926 when Atget was nearing the end of his life and Abbott's career just beginning. Abbott recognised Atget's genius and became his champion for the next forty years.
Primary Title
- Eugène and Berenice: Pioneers of Urban Photography
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 24 January 2009
Release Year
- 2008
Start Time
- 14 : 00
Finish Time
- 14 : 50
Duration
- 50:00
Channel
- Arts Channel
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- New York and Paris - two cities whose very names evoke passion. Both of these metropolises were extensively photographed during their golden ages, and the artists who carried out this documenting were linked together in a very special way. Eugene Atget is considered to be the father of modern photography. His images of Paris have influenced artists for generations. However, Atget's work would have been lost to the world if not for the vigorous efforts of the American photographer Berenice Abbott. Abbott met Atget in 1926 when Atget was nearing the end of his life and Abbott's career just beginning. Abbott recognised Atget's genius and became his champion for the next forty years.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Documentary
- Arts
- Photography, Artistic
Genres
- Documentary
Contributors
- Eugéne Atget (Subject)
- Berenice Abbott (Subject)
- Michael House (Director)
- Juliette Andrews (Writer)
- Michael House (Writer)
- Michael House (Producer)
- Sit Up Straight Films (Production Unit)
- Swim Cinema (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Documentary
- Arts
- Photography, Artistic