Write a two pages paper about one of the following art.
1. Robert Dawson
Open book on the desert, Paiute junk yard, near Nixon, Nevada, 1990
Gelatin silver print
2. Ralph Gibson
Salt, Water, 1975
Gelatin silver print
3. Ralph Steiner
8 o'clock Coffee, 1927-1929
Gelatin silver print
4. Don Worth
Evidence: San Francisco, June 5, 1958 (Georgia O'Keeffe), 1958
Gelatin silver print
Criticism of Photographs
Length: 2 pages; typed and double-spaced
Format: Please include the following information in your written review.
Description:
Describe the photograph so someone who can't view it will be able to construct the image in his or her mind. Be sure to include: the name of the gallery or museum, the name of the artist, the title of the image, the size and the process. You should write a detailed construction of the image usingnouns and include lots of "what is it information". This part of the review could easily be one page in length.
Analysis:
This portion of the review should discuss the composition of the photograph. How do the visual elements of the image interrelate? Words that you should be using could include: shape, line, color, pattern, texture, harmony. Analysis statements will assume more of a tentative character than the description. The word, "seems", will occur frequently.
Interpretation:
You will be discussing meaning or symbolism in the photograph. Why do you think the photographer made the photograph? What ideas do you think they want to convey to their audience.
Evaluation:
What is our response to the photograph? It is always easier to review an image that you found enjoyable. Please include the reasons you had a positive response to the image.
Critique Check List for Criticism of Photographs
Description:
Where - gallery name, museum, web site URL
Artist name
Title of image being critiqued
Medium - black/white photograph, color, other
Detailed construction of image using nouns -"what is it information"
Analysis:
Have the visual elements of the image been discussed? Can you imagine the composition?
Word list: (shape, line, pattern, texture, etc.)
Interpretation:
Has the meaning of the image been discussed in enough detail? Evaluation:
What was the response to the image (positive or negative)? Why? Give examples to back up your statements.
Attachment:- Photographic Arts.pdf