BOSTON, MA.- Richard Avedon (19232004) was the man who brought fashion photography to life. Instead of perpetuating static images of human mannequins posing stiffly in magazines, Avedon depicted his models as real women whose energy and exuberance complemented their modern lifestyles. Considered one of the great image-makers of the 20th century, he redefined fashion photography and his lasting contributions are explored in the traveling exhibition Avedon Fashion 19442000, a major retrospective devoted exclusively to his work in this medium. On view in the Foster Gallery at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), from August 10, 2010, through January 17, 2011, the exhibition highlights approximately 140 objects, including photographs, magazines, engravers prints, and contact sheets that span almost six decades of his successful career. Avedon Fashion 19442000 examines Avedons years as a photographer who