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Julius Shulman: Man Behind the Camera

Clip: Season 3 | 8m 39s

In this 2005 interview, Julius Shulman explains how occupants give buildings purpose.

Iconic LA photographer Julius Shulman is widely known and respected for his photographs of modern architectural homes. In this 2005 interview, Shulman explains how the people who lived in these buildings gave purpose and meaning to the idea of home.

10/22/2018 | Rating NR

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Julius Shulman: Man Behind the Camera

Clip: S3 | 8m 39s | In this 2005 interview, Julius Shulman explains how occupants give buildings purpose. (8m 39s)

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