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Art Quote by Albert Renger-Patzsch

“Let us... leave art to the artists, and let us try to use the medium of photography to create photographs that can endure because of their photographic qualities.” quote by Albert Renger-Patzsch
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“Let us... leave art to the artists, and let us try to use the medium of photography to create photographs that can endure because of their photographic qualities.”

Albert Renger-Patzsch

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Source Essay: Photography and Its Truth, Albert Renger-Patzsch, 1928

Photographers should focus on the medium’s inherent qualities rather than mimic other arts.

In simple terms: Use photography’s own strengths.

Key Takeaway

Create images that showcase photographic essence.

Themes

art photography authenticity

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

theoretical artistic

When to use this quote

  • gallery exhibitions
  • educational curricula
  • art criticism

Key Concepts

aesthetics medium theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should photography borrow from painting?
  • What defines a photograph’s unique value?
A Different Perspective

Some argue that cross‑disciplinary influence enriches art.

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