The Altering Eye

In 1949, Georgia O'Keeffe entrusted the National Gallery of Art with nearly 1,600 photographs by Alfred Stieglitz, known as the Key Set. Since then, the collection has expanded to 14,000 works, showcasing the evolution of photography over 175 years. This book highlights significant photographs from early experimental works to influential pieces by major 20th-century artists and contemporary innovators. Curated by an esteemed team, it emphasizes photography's role as a fine art and its impact on modern perceptions.