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Inspired
By Project:
This assignment is intended to have you think of yourself
as an artist. By investigating and documenting the work of another recognized
artist, you can gain insight to their background and motivations. Everyone
has a special way of looking at the world and using photography is a way
to express and share your vision. This is your opportunity to start exploring
your own artistic vision.
You must choose a recognized photographic artist from the Masters
of Photography or LightWork.You
should explore additional references from the library and other publications.
You will confirm your choice with me before you move on with any work
for this project. It must be a photographer that I am familiar with or
I have access to information about.
The assignment
has 2 parts:
1) One original photograph
done in the style of your chosen artist.
2) The written report: Type-written- printed out AND e-mailed to
me (photo@properproof.com)
The Photographs:
Using all the skills you developed this semester, shoot one roll of film
that emulates (not imitates) your selected artist.
Make
one photograph on a full sheet of paper. .
The written report:
Type-written
(about 2 pages)
printed out and e-mailed to me (photo@properproof.com)
Using the “Criticizing Photographs”
readings found on our web-site use the following guides to help develop
your written project.
You should include reproductions of the work you reference. Include your
sources including any web-site links you used.
This is the same format we have used in class for evaluating photographs.
Artist Background: Artist’s
personal history: Time period, background, schooling, training, other
influences, motivations:
Criticizing The artist’s
work: refer to specific examples of work.
Describe -
What do you see, what do you know? subject, medium, form, style...
Interpret -
What choices has the artist made? What is implied beyond the surface
image? Is there a theme or style this work fits into. Does this work
remind you of anything, can you compare it to any other work? Is there
a message in any image or body of work that you can decipher by looking
at the photographs.
Evaluate - Praise/Judge
Does it affect you? Does it evoke an emotional response?
Theorize - Does
this artist accomplish his or her mission. How is it art? How does this
work reflect the artist’s world view?
Your general impressions
of the artist and the work. What remains lingering in your head?
What important points impressed you? What do you agree or disagree with?
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part<<<<
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How does this
relate to your personal vision? How does it relate to your work? ****
Describe
how you created the work you submitted with this project
and how it relates to what you have discovered about this artist.
Cite your
sources- at least one source other than The Masters and Light
Work sites.
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