Article: Classroom use.(art appreciation)(discussion of Arnold Newman's portrait of Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Suess)

THIS FACE

The subject of this portrait is Theodor Seuss Geisel (1902-1991), known best as "Dr. Seuss," writer and illustrator of children's books. It is made up of two photographs that have been torn apart and the pieces rearranged. This combination was then rephotographed to create the final portrait.

Arnold Newman, the photographer, used this unusual approach to portraiture to capture the uniqueness of Geisel's personality and artistry. Throughout his life, this artist-author continually did unusual things, of which the Dr. Seuss children's books are the best known. Newman used the opportunity of this portrait to convey the gentle, humorous character ...

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