Absolute truth Quote by August Sander
“Pure photography allows us to create portraits which render their subjects with absolute truth, truth both physical and psychological. That is the principal which provided my starting point, once I had said to myself that if we can create portraits of subjects that are true, we thereby in effect create a mirror of the times in which those subjects live.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Faces of Our Time, August Sander, 1929
He believes photography can capture both the outward appearance and inner reality of people, making portraits a true reflection of their era.
In simple terms: Photography can reveal physical and psychological truth.
Key Takeaway
Use portraiture to document societal context.
Themes
art
truth
portraiture
Mood
reflective
documentary
Type
artistic
historical
When to use this quote
- journalism
- historical archives
- personal identity
- cultural study
Key Concepts
visual sociology
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a photographer’s bias influence truth?
- Can a portrait ever be fully objective?
A Different Perspective
Technical limits may affect accuracy.
