Dorothea Lange summary

Ansel Adams (1902–84) was the most important landscape photographer of the 20th century and perhaps America’s most beloved. He was also a Britannica contributor, authoring the following excerpt from his entry “Photographic Art” for Britannica’s four-volume set 10 Eventful Years: A Record of Events

Ansel Adams was an American photographer who was one of the most important landscape photographers of the 20th century. He is also perhaps one of the most widely known and beloved photographer in the history of the United States; the popularity of his work has only increased since his death.