response to Man Ray documentary

I really enjoyed watching the documentary about Man Ray.  I've taken a lot of art history courses throughout the years and the only thing I can remember seeing of his was his iron with tacks glued on.  I feel like he was always looked past so we could spend more time on Duchamp.  It was interesting to see all that he contributed to art history.  Although his first love was painting i was not that interested in his painting prior to his photography work.  His paintings just made me think of what everyone else was doing at the time.  What i thought was interesting was how he introduced art to the fashion industry.  It was impressive that he was not only able to use photography to make a living, but that he transferred his creative energy from painting into changing the way we view fashion.  His portraiture seemed authentic and raw. The subjects, who were friends and visitors in his studio, were portrayed how they came. Real human beings without touch ups or fake poses.  He was able to capture their awkwardness in front of the camera.  

The documentary showed his dedication to his art making.  Even when times were tough and people hated him he kept his spirits high.  If things weren't going well in one place he would move some where else.  My favorite part of the documentary was his personality.  He just seemed like such a cool guy.  Every time he said something it would make me smile.  It definitely made me appreciate his contribution to the arts.