Avedon as more of a genius than people realize:
Renaissance vibes (with ordinary folks)
Saint Sebastian, and modern version:
Closeup crop. Looks like a weeping blood Christian statue.
Hand gesture
Look at that hand gesture. Looks like a renaissance painting:
Great images by Avedon
Avedon like a painter-photographer with people. Or human photo sculptor.
Avedon version. Much more real and raw. 
