An Encounter and Its Consequences: Arthur Dove and Alfred Stieglitz, 1910—1925

Arthur Dove and Alfred Stieglitz established their friendship during the period from 1910 to 1925. During this time, Dove evolved from a successful illustrator into a modernist painter of first-rate importance. Stieglitz, recognized as the leader of art photography in 1910, transcended that single role to become a self-proclaimed cultural force by 1925. The professional accomplishments of the two men are described in relation to biographical events, with particular reference to the effects of their personal association.