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 Image Resource Link Page 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.

Before starting- discuss your choice with the instructor and fill out the proposal form.
The assignment has 2 parts:

1) Original photographs done in the style of your chosen artist.
2) The written report form and artist statement.

The Photograph(s):
Using all the skills you developed this semester, first shoot a full roll of film that emulates (not imitates) your selected artist. After developing and proofing the first roll, refine your work by shooting morel.

Make two photographs on full sheets of paper. .

You must Title your photographs!

The written report:

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.

1) Artist Background: Artist’s personal history: Time period, background, schooling, training, other influences, motivations:

2) Criticizing The artist’s work: refer to specific examples of work.
(web link to image example(s)

2a) Describe - What do you see, what do you know? subject, medium, form, style...
2b) 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.
2c) Evaluate - Praise/Judge Does it affect you? Does it evoke an emotional response?
2d) Theorize - Does this artist accomplish his or her mission. How is it art? How does this work reflect the artist’s world view?

3) Lasting impressions of the artist and the work.
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?
4) What important points impressed you? What do you agree or disagree with?

>>>>important part<<<

Title your work:
5)
How does what you learned about the artist relate to your personal vision? How does it relate to your work?

6) Your creative Process: Describe how you created the work you submitted with this project. What did you look for? What techniques did you use? Did you use special lighting, props, models?

7) Artist Statement: Create titles and an online Artist Statement for your work

References:

 

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