Annie Leibovitz Annie Leibovitz

Marissa Bosland Period 7

Ms. Tang

Marissa Bosland Period 7

Ms. Tang

Vital Statistics Vital Statistics

Born on October 2, 1949 in Waterbury, Connecticut.

Female Caucasian Mother was Marilyn. Father was Sam Leibovitz.

Born on October 2, 1949 in Waterbury, Connecticut.

Female Caucasian Mother was Marilyn. Father was Sam Leibovitz.

Personal Background Personal Background

Influenced by: Children Mom and Dad Nature Other: Originally started as a painter. Chosen as one of official photographers for

summer Olympics. Leibovitz studied at San Francisco Art

Institute.

Influenced by: Children Mom and Dad Nature Other: Originally started as a painter. Chosen as one of official photographers for

summer Olympics. Leibovitz studied at San Francisco Art

Institute.

Key Historical Events Key Historical Events

Worked for Rolling Stone magazine in Seventies.

Shot 142 covers in ten years at Rolling Stone.

Took pictures of Mick Jagger during tour. Worked for Vanity Fair. Vietnam War 9/11

Worked for Rolling Stone magazine in Seventies.

Shot 142 covers in ten years at Rolling Stone.

Took pictures of Mick Jagger during tour. Worked for Vanity Fair. Vietnam War 9/11

Influence of the Art WorldInfluence of the Art World

Critics called Leibovitz’s photographs child pornography.

Known for wildly staged, and provocative portraits of celebrities’.

Artists emulated art. Black and white. Surprising poses.

Critics called Leibovitz’s photographs child pornography.

Known for wildly staged, and provocative portraits of celebrities’.

Artists emulated art. Black and white. Surprising poses.

Stylistic TraitsStylistic Traits

Contrast Natural Depth of Field Portrait

Contrast Natural Depth of Field Portrait

Stylistic Traits Example #1Stylistic Traits Example #1

Yoko Ono (1992)Yoko Ono (1992)

Includes: Natural Depth of field

Includes: Natural Depth of field

Stylistic Traits Example #2Stylistic Traits Example #2

Emmylou Harris (2001)Emmylou Harris (2001)

Includes:

Includes:

Natural Portrait Depth of field

Natural Portrait Depth of field

Stylistic Traits Example #3Stylistic Traits Example #3

Alice Waters (1993) Alice Waters (1993) Includes:Includes: Portrait Natural Depth of Field Contrast

Portrait Natural Depth of Field Contrast

Conclusion Conclusion Stylistic Connections:

Same technique. Black and whiteWomen

What I Learned:Poses Not always easy. Willing subject.

Challenging: Subject might not listing the first time,SpacingLight

Stylistic Connections:Same technique. Black and whiteWomen

What I Learned:Poses Not always easy. Willing subject.

Challenging: Subject might not listing the first time,SpacingLight

Principal Strength:Everyday person in unusual settingBlack and White film makes art work dramatic.

Principal Weakness:Subjects appearance is not powerful.No variety in subject

Principal Strength:Everyday person in unusual settingBlack and White film makes art work dramatic.

Principal Weakness:Subjects appearance is not powerful.No variety in subject

Thanks, Questions

Thanks, Questions