Photo-Secession

[ foh-toh-si-sesh-uhn ]

/ ˌfoʊ toʊ sɪˈsɛʃ ən /

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noun

an association of photographers founded in New York City in 1902 by Alfred Stieglitz and Edward Steichen that advocated the development and public recognition of photography as a fine art.

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OTHER WORDS FROM Photo-Secession

Pho·to-Se·ces·sion·ist, noun

Words nearby Photo-Secession

photoresist, photoresistor, photorespiration, photoretinopathy, photoscan, Photo-Secession, photosensitive, photosensitivity, photosensitization, photosensitize, photosensor

How to use Photo-Secession in a sentence

In that photo, Merabet has a big smile that spreads across his whole face and lights up his eyes.
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Most people, however, understood the significance of the photo immediately-- especially those who share my skin.
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The Oscar-winning actress put nude photo thieves in their place with one perfect statement.
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A sepia photo shows him as a young boy, head in his hands, with a large book open at a bar table.
The Bars That Made America Great|Nina Strochlic|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Overnight on a New York City street, two artists might be creating their latest photo set, made entirely from discarded items.
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Even as late as April 4, the Richmond convention had rejected secession by a vote of two to one.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
On February 13, 1861, a special state convention was held in Richmond to discuss the possibility of secession.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
On May 4, a large majority of the Virginia citizens voted their approval of secession.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
But, even at that time, which was within six weeks of election day, the idea of secession did not prevail.
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Gentlemen, Secession is played out—the dog is dead—the child is born, and his name is Jeff.
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