Art Institute of Chicago Lectures

Yousuf Karsh: The Last of His Kind


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David Travis, former Chair and Curator of the Department of Photography at the Art Institute of Chicago, discusses why Yousuf Karsh may be the last of his kind. Travis examines the unique factors in Karsh's own personal background, traditional training, inventive techniques, and attitude toward heroes and hero-worship. Presented as a part of the symposium "Yousuf Karsh and the Art of Photographic Portraiture." This podcast is brought to you by the Ancient Art Podcast. Explore more at ancientartpodcast.org.
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