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Sport and the body in motion as a photographer's object from history to the present

Throughout history, athletes have always embodied the concept of people possessing superhuman abilities, including immense strength, speed, or endurance surpassing the capacities of the common men. The first photographs brought us a new way to capture and preserve these exceptional qualities. Photography also opened the door to exploring human movement – photographers were often so fascinated by the human body that they kept refining their…