National Outdoor Book Award
2 appearances
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Edition 5 (2001) Winner
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Edition 8 (2004) Winner
Art Wolfe
アート・ウルフ
Aato Urufu
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1951-09-13 （Seattle, Washington, United States）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Seattle, Washington (long-term residence)
Career
- Occupations
- Photographer, Conservationist, Author, TV host
- Active Years
- 1975-
- Affiliations
- Wildlife Conservation Society (advisory board), Nature's Best Foundation (advisor), Bridges to Understanding (advisor), International League of Conservation Photographers (Fellow), Royal Photographic Society (Honorary Fellow)
- Memberships
- International League of Conservation Photographers (Fellow), Royal Photographic Society (Honorary Fellow)
- Influenced By
- Ernst Haas, Eliot Porter
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington | School of Fine Arts | Fine Arts | BFA | 1971-1975 | United States |
University of Washington
School of Fine Arts
/ Fine Arts
Degree:
BFA
Period:
1971-1975
Year of Graduation:
1975
Country:
United States
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Photographer of the Year (Photo Media) | — | — | Photo Media (magazine) | 受賞 |
| 1998 | Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year | — | ネイチャー写真 | North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) | 受賞 |
| 2000 | Alfred Eisenstaedt Awards for Magazine Photography | — | — | Alfred Eisenstaedt Awards | 受賞 |
| 2001 | National Outdoor Book Award (Design and Artistic Merit) | The Living Wild | デザイン／芸術性 | National Outdoor Book Award | 受賞 |
| 2004 | National Outdoor Book Award (Design and Artistic Merit) | Edge of the Earth, Corner of the Sky | デザイン／芸術性 | National Outdoor Book Award | 受賞 |
| 2005 | Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society | — | — | Royal Photographic Society | 授与 |
Photographer of the Year (Photo Media)
1996
Organization:
Photo Media (magazine)
Result:
受賞
Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year
1998
Category:
ネイチャー写真
Organization:
North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA)
Result:
受賞
Alfred Eisenstaedt Awards for Magazine Photography
2000
Organization:
Alfred Eisenstaedt Awards
Result:
受賞
National Outdoor Book Award (Design and Artistic Merit)
2001
Work:
The Living Wild
Category:
デザイン／芸術性
Organization:
National Outdoor Book Award
Result:
受賞
National Outdoor Book Award (Design and Artistic Merit)
2004
Work:
Edge of the Earth, Corner of the Sky
Category:
デザイン／芸術性
Organization:
National Outdoor Book Award
Result:
受賞
Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society
2005
Organization:
Royal Photographic Society
Result:
授与
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Living Wild
2000 Photobook / Nature photographyA collection of colorful photographs of landscapes and wildlife from around the world, balancing visual impact with conservation messages.
naturewildlifeconservationlandscape
Vanishing Act
2005 Photobook / DocumentaryA photobook documenting disappearing natural environments and cultures, intended to raise awareness about environmental issues.
vanishing environmentscultural preservationenvironmental protection
The Art of Photographing Nature
1993 How-to / Photography techniquesA practical guide explaining composition and techniques for nature photography; an early widely referenced work.
photography techniquescompositionnature observation
High Himalaya
2001 Photobook / Travel photographyA photobook capturing mountain landscapes and people living in the Himalayas, documenting highland nature and cultures.
mountainsculturelandscape photography
Rainforests of the World
1998 Photobook / Nature photographyA photobook themed on tropical rainforests worldwide, conveying biodiversity and the importance of conservation.
tropical rainforestsecosystemsconservation
Bibliography
- Light On the Land (1991)
- Endangered Peoples (1993)
- The Art of Photographing Nature (1993)
- Migrations (1994)
- Wasser: Welten zwischen Himmel und Erde (1997)
- Tribes (1997)
- Rainforests of the World: Water, Fire, Earth and Air (1998)
- The Living Wild (2000)
- Africa (2001)
- High Himalaya (2001)
- Animal Action ABC (2003)
- Edge of the Earth, Corner of the Sky (2003)
- Smithsonian Answer Book: Cats (2004)
- Vanishing Act (2005)
- On Puget Sound (2007)
- The New Art of Photographing Nature (2013)
- Earth is my Witness: The Photography of Art Wolfe (2014)
- Photographs from the Edge (2016)
Adaptations
- Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe (documentary TV series)
- Tales by Light (appearance)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Blend of photojournalism and art photographyVivid color and composition-focused imageryLyric visual expression coupled with conservation awareness
- Recurring Motifs
- Emphasis on symmetry and patternsDocumentation of indigenous and local culturesClose-ups of flora and faunaExpansive landscapes
Legacy
Art Wolfe is an internationally influential nature photographer known for documenting global nature and cultures through numerous books and exhibitions. Through publications and television, he has contributed to conservation awareness and received honors such as use of his images on USPS stamps and an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society.
Academic Societies
- Royal Photographic Society
In Popular Culture
- Host of the TV series 'Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe'
- Appeared on the documentary series 'Tales by Light'
Quotes
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He is a prolific and sensitive recorder of a rapidly vanishing natural world.
Source: William Conway (former president, Wildlife Conservation Society)
Trivia
- The U.S. Postal Service has used Wolfe's photographs on stamps.
- He has released more than 65 photobooks and instructional videos.
- He produced and appeared in his own documentary TV series.
- Official website: www.artwolfe.com