On Edward Weston’s Photographic Art Form Connotation

Edward Weston (Edward Weston,1886——1958) is one of the outstanding photographers of the20th century, its unique artistic achievement is far-reaching impact on future generations. Domestic accessible information today, most people define him as an outstanding representative figure of the "direct photography genre, and f/64group. But in reference to a number of domestic and foreign books, literature, and Weston’s life and photographic works profound analysis, we found that Weston’s photography in the form showing the diversity and innovation, should he simply as a particular genre, it is less irregularities. Weston photographic creative process, presented by the different periods of artistic achievement is very different.In terms of themes, style, or way of change and its unique artistry. In short, Weston’s photographic art form is extremely diverse.