Ansel Adams
Photographer of America's dramatic black-and-white landscapes.
Their Story
Ansel Adams was an American photographer famous for his sharp black-and-white images of the American West, especially Yosemite National Park. He helped develop a careful system for controlling light and shadow in photographs. He was also a strong supporter of protecting wild places.
Era
1900s
Field
Photography
Ansel Adams
Photographer of America's dramatic black-and-white landscapes.
Art · Photography · 1900s
Their Story
Ansel Adams was an American photographer famous for his sharp black-and-white images of the American West, especially Yosemite National Park. He helped develop a careful system for controlling light and shadow in photographs. He was also a strong supporter of protecting wild places.
Key Innovation
Captured stunning black-and-white landscapes and helped develop the Zone System for exposure.
Why It Matters Today
His photos show students how technical skill and patience can turn nature into lasting art.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansel_Adams
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
