Roland Fischer's Photographic Series of Benedictine Monks and Nuns in European Monasteries
Roland Fischer created a photographic series focusing on monks and nuns, primarily from Benedictine monasteries across France and other European countries. The images emphasize the subjects themselves, with faces framed by the white or black of their hoods or coifs. These portraits explore the fundamental nature of photographic portraiture. The subjects' remarkable presence makes them particularly compelling for photography. Fischer's work prioritizes the subject above all other considerations in his artistic approach.
Key facts
- Roland Fischer created a series of photographs of monks and nuns
- The subjects are primarily from Benedictine monasteries
- The monasteries are located in France and other European countries
- The portraits feature faces framed by white or black hoods/coifs
- The series explores the condition of photographic portraiture
- The subjects possess extraordinary quality of presence
- Fischer prioritizes the subject in his artistic approach
- The work was published in artpress in 1989
Entities
Artists
- Roland Fischer
Institutions
- artpress
Locations
- France
Sources
- artpress —