Andreas Gursky is a German visual artist born in 1955 known for his large-format color photographs of landscapes and cityscapes. He is trained in photography at Germany's State Art Academy and is known for his unique camera angles that capture vast scenes in a way that intensifies reality. Some of his most famous works include Rhein II, Shanghai, and 99 Cent II Diptychon. His abstract approach and use of technology to edit real scenes is a signature style.