Sally MannBy: Sabrina Smith

Vital StatisticsBorn: May 1, 1951 in Lexington, VirginiaWhite, American femaleLives isolated on family farm in VirginiaMarried and mother of three

Personal Background

When little father gave her book that talked about appreciating little things in life (crumbs under a table)

Father gave her her first camera at age 17

Told her only love, death, and whimsy were worthy of art

Personal Background

Took first photo of children when daughter came inside with bug bites on face

Lives isolated on family farm in Virginia

Key Historical Events

Mann was not influenced by historic events Events of the time

– Racism– Korean War– Hawaii and Alaska become states– JFK assassinated– Vietnam War– Destruction of Berlin Wall– Woodstock

Influence on the Art World

Photos of kids; controversialConsidered child porn by someSays not porn but motherly affection Many museums have photos on displaySome say work is disturbingShe says it’s just a different way of

looking at life

Influence of the Art World

Fascinated by dark room “magic”Inspired by 1800s photographers like

Julia Margaret Cameron and Eugene Atget

Sally’s Stylistic Traits

Dark room, black and white photography

Most of children acting more mature than their age

Children under 10 years oldChildren with serious looks on face

Example 1

Dark room, black and white photography

Most of children acting more mature than age

Children under 10 years old

Children with serious looks on face

Example 2Dark room, black and

white photographyMost of children acting

more mature than ageChildren under 10

years oldChildren with serious

looks on face

Example 3Dark room, black and

white photographyMost of children acting

more mature than ageChildren under 10

years oldChildren with serious

looks on face

Example 4

Dark room, black and white photography

Most of children acting more mature than age

Children under 10 years old

Children with serious looks on face

My Art

Spenser’s Alone Time

My Art

Katrina Exploring

My Art

Separation

Conclusion

Sally Mann is a very controversial photographer who sees the world in a different way from most people

She looks at the world and sees the more morbid sides

Her most prominent stylistic traits are:• Dark room black and white photography• Photos of children acting mature• Children with serious faces• Children under 10

Thank you

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