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"Fashion is the expression of the times. And elegance is another matter. " —— Horst 1984

Horst, formerly known as Horst P. Horst, has created a photographic art that transcends fashion and times. Portraits, haute couture, magazine photos and movies are the perfect footnotes for the outstanding career of this German fashion photographer. He is a master of using light, synthesizing pictures and creating the illusion of atmosphere. He used his imagination to awaken a sexy and mature world. In his extraordinary 60-year career, he has only one name "Horst" behind the photos of Vogue and House and Garden. Him and Owen? Irving penn and Richard? Richard Avedon is a top figure in fashion and portrait photography in the 20th century.

Horst was born in Germany, 1906. He originally wanted to be an architect, and moved to Paris in 1930 to study under le corbusier. In Paris, he met Baron George Hoyningen-Huene, a photographer of Vogue magazine, and became his assistant. Horst showed extraordinary talent in photography, and in just a few months, he published photos in the French edition of Vogue. 1943 Immigrants became American citizens and changed their surname "Bohrmann" to "Horst". As an international artist, Horst later worked mainly in Paris and new york.

The German master lived for 93 years and died in 1999. 465438+ from 0 to 46 years old, I went to prison for the second time, and there was no way. I have been to prison twice because I look like a spy. How come...

I don't want to talk about the aura of this master. Typing will be too tiring, so don't say it. He is a sharp fusion of surrealism grotesque and artistic decoration, forming a unique avant-garde light, which deeply shocked everyone with amazing drama, elegant entertainment and complete fashion.

Horst painted his female as a goddess, almost unattainable, a bit like a statue, with the silence of Olympia. Especially in the 1930s and 1940s, others could imitate his way.

But one thing is unique to him: the formal portrait is full of a sense of tranquility, an untouchable elegance.

Some people compare Horst to a craftsman, just like the French painter georges braque. He doesn't like to discuss the technical aspects of photography. He walked into the studio and everything was ready-that is, it was ready the night before.

The light is in the right position and the posture is chosen. Without any hesitation. Give a simple description of the model. No encouragement, no music.

It's just a moment of concentration. But Horst's goal is the same: "Make people look beautiful".

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