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==Life and career== |
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Donovan was born in [[Stepney, London|Stepney]] in the [[East End of London]] to Lilian Constance V. (''née'' Wright) and Daniel Donovan,{{citation needed|date=March 2011}} and took his first photo at the age of 15. Between the ages of 11 and 15 he studied at the London County Council School of Photoengraving and Lithography.<ref>[http://www.terencedonovan.co.uk/flash.html "About Terence Donovan"], Terence Donovan Archive.</ref> The bomb-damaged industrial landscape of his home town became the backdrop of much of his fashion photography, and he set the trend for positioning fashion models in stark and gritty urban environments. Flats and [[gasometer]]s were popular settings, and he often had the models adopt adventurous poses. He wedged one model up the side of a building, and photographed another as she posed dangling from a parachute. |
Donovan was born in [[Stepney, London|Stepney]] in the [[East End of London]] to Lilian Constance V. (''née'' Wright) and Daniel Donovan,{{citation needed|date=March 2011}} and took his first photo at the age of 15. Between the ages of 11 and 15 he studied at the London County Council School of Photoengraving and Lithography.<ref>[http://www.terencedonovan.co.uk/flash.html "About Terence Donovan"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070910205155/http://www.terencedonovan.co.uk/flash.html |date=2007-09-10 }}, Terence Donovan Archive.</ref> The bomb-damaged industrial landscape of his home town became the backdrop of much of his fashion photography, and he set the trend for positioning fashion models in stark and gritty urban environments. Flats and [[gasometer]]s were popular settings, and he often had the models adopt adventurous poses. He wedged one model up the side of a building, and photographed another as she posed dangling from a parachute. |
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Along with [[David Bailey (photographer)|David Bailey]] and [[Brian Duffy (photographer)|Brian Duffy]] (nicknamed by [[Norman Parkinson]] the 'Black Trinity'),<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01s40mv "Arena, aka Norman Parkinson"], BBC TV.</ref> he captured, and in many ways helped create, the ''[[Swinging London]]'' of the 1960s: a culture of high fashion and celebrity chic. The trio of photographers socialised with actors, musicians and royalty, and found themselves elevated to celebrity status. Together, they were the first real celebrity photographers. He joined the [[Royal Photographic Society]] in 1963, gaining his Associate in 1963 and Fellowship in 1968.<ref>Information from the Royal Photographic Society, 22 June 2016, [http://www.rps.org www.rps.org]</ref> |
Along with [[David Bailey (photographer)|David Bailey]] and [[Brian Duffy (photographer)|Brian Duffy]] (nicknamed by [[Norman Parkinson]] the 'Black Trinity'),<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01s40mv "Arena, aka Norman Parkinson"], BBC TV.</ref> he captured, and in many ways helped create, the ''[[Swinging London]]'' of the 1960s: a culture of high fashion and celebrity chic. The trio of photographers socialised with actors, musicians and royalty, and found themselves elevated to celebrity status. Together, they were the first real celebrity photographers. He joined the [[Royal Photographic Society]] in 1963, gaining his Associate in 1963 and Fellowship in 1968.<ref>Information from the Royal Photographic Society, 22 June 2016, [http://www.rps.org www.rps.org]</ref> |
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In the early 1970s Donovan branched out into film production and it was during this period that he moved his studio to 30 Bourdon Street, [[Mayfair]], now marked by a memorial plaque.<ref>[http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/leisureandculture/greenplaques/ City of Westminster green plaques.]</ref> |
In the early 1970s Donovan branched out into film production and it was during this period that he moved his studio to 30 Bourdon Street, [[Mayfair]], now marked by a memorial plaque.<ref>[http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/leisureandculture/greenplaques/ City of Westminster green plaques.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120716210428/http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/leisureandculture/greenplaques/ |date=2012-07-16 }}</ref> |
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Donovan shot for various fashion magazines, including ''[[Harper's Bazaar]]'' and ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]],'' as well as directing some 3000 TV commercials, and the rarely seen 1973 cop film, ''[[Yellow Dog (film)|Yellow Dog]]'' starring [[Jiro Tamiya]]. He also made documentaries and music videos, and painted. |
Donovan shot for various fashion magazines, including ''[[Harper's Bazaar]]'' and ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]],'' as well as directing some 3000 TV commercials, and the rarely seen 1973 cop film, ''[[Yellow Dog (film)|Yellow Dog]]'' starring [[Jiro Tamiya]]. He also made documentaries and music videos, and painted. |
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Terence Donovan | |
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| Born | Terence Daniel Donovan 14 September 1936 |
| Died | 22 November 1996 (aged 60) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Photographer and film director |
| Children | Terry Donovan, Dan Donovan, Daisy Donovan |
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Terence Daniel Donovan (14 September 1936 – 22 November 1996)[1] was an English photographer and film director, noted for his fashion photography of the 1960s. A critically acclaimed book of his fashion work, Terence Donovan Fashion, was published by London publisher Art / Books in 2012.[2] He also directed many TV commercials and oversaw the music video to Robert Palmer's "Addicted to Love" and "Simply Irresistible".
Life and career
Donovan was born in Stepney in the East End of London to Lilian Constance V. (née Wright) and Daniel Donovan,[citation needed] and took his first photo at the age of 15. Between the ages of 11 and 15 he studied at the London County Council School of Photoengraving and Lithography.[3] The bomb-damaged industrial landscape of his home town became the backdrop of much of his fashion photography, and he set the trend for positioning fashion models in stark and gritty urban environments. Flats and gasometers were popular settings, and he often had the models adopt adventurous poses. He wedged one model up the side of a building, and photographed another as she posed dangling from a parachute.
Along with David Bailey and Brian Duffy (nicknamed by Norman Parkinson the 'Black Trinity'),[4] he captured, and in many ways helped create, the Swinging London of the 1960s: a culture of high fashion and celebrity chic. The trio of photographers socialised with actors, musicians and royalty, and found themselves elevated to celebrity status. Together, they were the first real celebrity photographers. He joined the Royal Photographic Society in 1963, gaining his Associate in 1963 and Fellowship in 1968.[5]
In the early 1970s Donovan branched out into film production and it was during this period that he moved his studio to 30 Bourdon Street, Mayfair, now marked by a memorial plaque.[6]
Donovan shot for various fashion magazines, including Harper's Bazaar and Vogue, as well as directing some 3000 TV commercials, and the rarely seen 1973 cop film, Yellow Dog starring Jiro Tamiya. He also made documentaries and music videos, and painted.
Donovan was a black belt in judo and co-wrote a popular judo book, Fighting Judo (1985), with former World Judo Gold medallist Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki.[7]
Donovan committed suicide, after suffering from depression. His last interview[8] appeared in a British photography magazine a few weeks after his death.
Donovan was married twice. His first marriage to Janet Cohen was short-lived, but he remained married to his second wife, Diana Dare, until his death. He was the father of Terry Donovan, a co-founder of Rockstar Games.[9]
Further reading
- Milner, Catherine (1996-11-24). "Donovan, the 'click that launched a thousand faces', commits suicide". Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
- Aidin, Rose (1999-03-15). "Telling it how it really was". The Guardian, G2. London. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
- Vincent, Sally (2000-09-16). "Against the grain". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
- "Photography's impact on the 60s". BBC. 2002-08-09. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
- Andrew, Billen (2002-08-19). "Snap judgement". New Statesman. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
- Purnell, Sonia (2003-09-10). "Portrait of an artist's studio". Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
- Barrell, Tony (2007-09-09). "Glamorous liaisons". The Times. London. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
References
- ^ Val Williams, "Obituary: Terence Donovan", The Independent, 25 November 1996.
- ^ Terence Donovan Fashion at Art / Books.
- ^ "About Terence Donovan" Archived 2007-09-10 at the Wayback Machine, Terence Donovan Archive.
- ^ "Arena, aka Norman Parkinson", BBC TV.
- ^ Information from the Royal Photographic Society, 22 June 2016, www.rps.org
- ^ City of Westminster green plaques. Archived 2012-07-16 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Fighting Judo, by Kashiwazaki and Donovan, Pelham Books, 1985, ISBN 978-0720715941 (Amazon.com).
- ^ Martyn Moore, "Goodbye Guv'nor", Donovan's last interview.
- ^ "Terry Donovan on FameChain". Retrieved 25 August 2016.
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