Franco Fontana to Appear on Sky Arte's Master of Photography
Franco Fontana, the renowned Italian photographer born in 1933, will be a special guest on the August 25 episode of Master of Photography on Sky Arte HD. Known for his vibrant color landscapes, Fontana has been a pivotal figure in contemporary photography since the 1960s, influencing the genre with his expressive use of color over black-and-white. Born in Modena, he drew inspiration from Italian photographers such as Vaccari, Guerzoni, and Ghirri. His work captures the hidden soul of landscapes, from fields and hills to deserted beaches and metropolitan streets, using light and chromatic spectrum to create visual impact. On the show, contestants will receive advice from Fontana on photographing nature and landscape. Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.
Key facts
- Franco Fontana was born in 1933.
- He is a photographer specializing in color landscapes.
- He was influenced by Italian photographers Vaccari, Guerzoni, and Ghirri.
- His career spans from the 1960s to the present.
- He will appear on Master of Photography on Sky Arte HD on August 25.
- The show's contestants will focus on nature and landscape photography.
- Sky Arte's site is powered by Artribune.
- Fontana's style emphasizes color over black-and-white.
Entities
Artists
- Franco Fontana
- Vaccari
- Guerzoni
- Luigi Ghirri
Institutions
- Sky Arte HD
- Artribune
Locations
- Modena
- Italy