Who had the greater influence: Stieglitz or Steichen

[stellarbeam]

I have a 500 word essay to write for tomorrow on the follow question:

In a history of the twentieth century, who had the greater influence on the direction of modern photography: Alfred Stieglitz or Edward Steichen?

After googling both photographers and reading as much as I can since getting the assignment on Monday I'm still unsure. In fact I'm still very tempted to put that both had an equal influence, but not sure that's what my tutors want to read.

It'd be interesting to have other peoples opinions on this topic and if anyone knows of some good online reading they can point me in the direction of that'd be much appreciated.

 

[Ste Manns]

I have to admit, I hadn't heard of either, after googling both names and quickly scanning the wikipedia entries on both (and that is accurate, isn't it? ) all I can say is, good luck with that one. Is it a trick question?:shrug:

 

[grumpybadger]

If you think both then say both. There is no right or wrong answer

 

[Lufbrarunner]

As Grumpybadger says, there is no right or wrong answer, it is how you put your argument forward and the research & evidence you use to back it up.