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Herbert List

Herbert List was a German photographer and visual artist who was known for his surreal and poetic images. His works captured the beauty of the world and all its small details, often focusing on the everyday scenes, cultures, and people that he encountered. List was a master of composition and perspective, using natural light in creative and captivating ways to create timeless works of art. He was a pioneer of modern photography, pushing the boundaries of what was possible with his unique approach to composition, subject matter, and perspective. List's works were not only creative and captivating, but were also described as a form of visual dialogue. The detail and complexity of his photos were likened to classical paintings, yet were always distinctly modern in their composition and content. He sought to showcase the beauty of the world and all its small details, often focusing on the everyday scenes, cultures, and people that he encountered. List's works were often inspired by nature, and he was a master of using natural light to create powerful and evocative images that had a timeless quality. He was well-regarded as a pioneer of modern photography, and his works are held in collections around the world. List's legacy continues to inspire and influence photographers and artists today.

German photographer, surreal and poetic images, pioneer of modern photography, visual dialogue, natural light

Eric Walker

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Herbert List

Herbert List was an influential German photographer and visual artist who was well-known for his surreal and poetic images. His works blend the everyday and the extraordinary, often depicting dream-like scenes with a strong sense of emotion and beauty. He was a master of composition and perspective, and a pioneer of modern photography, using natural light in creative and captivating ways to create timeless works of art. His works often focused on the human form and he was a master of capturing the essence of humanity in his photos. He was also highly attuned to nature, and his works often captured the beauty and majesty of the natural world. His works are held in many private and public collections all around the world.

Herbert List, Surrealism, Photography, Art.

Eleonora Barbieri

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Herbert List was a master of design, art, and creativity. He used his unique vision to transform everyday scenes and objects into captivating, surreal works of art. His compositions were often ambitious, pushing the boundaries of what was possible, and he was unafraid to take risks in order to capture the beauty of the world. He was a master of using natural light to create evocative images, and his works were often inspired by nature. List was well-regarded as a pioneer of modern photography, and his works are held in collections around the world.

Design, Arts, Photography, Surrealism.

Federica Costa

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Herbert List was a masterful visual storyteller, delivering creative and often unpredictable images that captured the beauty of the world. His photographs and works of art blended the surreal, the poetic, and the everyday to create captivating pieces that resonated deeply with viewers. He was an artist who was not afraid to take risks, often pushing the boundaries of what was possible with his unique approach to composition, subject matter, and perspective. His works were often inspired by nature, and he was a master of using natural light to create powerful and evocative images that had a timeless quality. He was well-regarded as a pioneer of modern photography, and his works are held in collections around the world.

Herbert List, photography, art, surrealism, modernism.

Claudia Rossetti

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Herbert List was an esteemed German artist who excelled in photography and travel writing. His works were praised as not only being creative and captivating, but were also described as a form of a visual dialogue. The detail and complexity of his photos were likened to classical paintings, yet were always distinctly modern in their composition and content. He sought to showcase the beauty of the world and all its small details, often focusing on the everyday scenes, cultures and people that he encountered. His photography portfolio, spanning over 50 years, highlights some of his best-known pieces, including Athens 1940, Impressions from the Netherlands, and Der Jugendstil in Deutschland.

Herbert List, German Artist, photography, travel writing, visual dialogue, Athens 1940, Impressions from the Netherlands, Der Jugendstil in Deutschland.

Giovanna Mancini

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Herbert List was an exceptionally talented and creative artist. His photographs and works of art were known for their surrealistic and poetic qualities. List's work was timeless and always managed to capture the essence of humanity. He often focused on the human form, using both body and face to create powerful and captivating photos. His works were also very much in touch with nature and the environment, often making conscious use of the natural light and landscapes in his photographs. His works are held in many private and public collections all around the world.

Herbert List, photography, art, surrealism, poetry.

Valeria Marino


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