Sunday, December 5, 2010
Critique of a Photograph
The intent of this photograph was to show the progression of being a girl to becoming a woman. by making the background blurry rather than have it focused, the eye is naturally drawn to the four main subjects in the photograph, the woman and her purse, and the little girl with her teddy bear.
the first impression I got from this piece was, "Oh my gosh, this captures everything I am going through right now." The first time I saw this photo was when I was entering my senior year of high school and I was beginning to feel the pressure of having to accept responsibility and think for myself. The composition of the photo enhances this feeling for me because it is like a mirror image of the girl but like a before and after shot, rather than just a mirror. the organic shapes of the little girl (the soft teddy bear, comfy sneakers, and baggy pants) give a softer feeling that gives a sense of innocence and vulnerability. the more geometric shapers of the woman (the high heels, tight jeans, and rectangular purse) create a feeling of balance and composure.
I believe this photograph definitely met the intent that it was trying to convey.
Friday, December 3, 2010
How Creativity and Knowledge Relate to Me
Creativity and knowledge both help me on a daily basis. Taking two art classes this semester, I have to apply all my creative energy and knowledge about art to these classes. When first thinking about a project, I need to tap in to my creativity in order to get an idea for a composition for the project. Once I have figured out what my piece will be, I need to apply my knowledge. I need to think about shading, if my proportions are correct, and what kind of medium I will use for the project. The way I would like creativity and knowledge to work for me would for them to just pop into my brain. Never having taken a drawing class before, I wish all of the technical aspects would magically appear in my mind so I could be more creative rather than spending most of my time worrying about the technicalities of my project.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Creative and Knowledgeable
One artist that I admire is the late photographer Ansel Adams. I admire him because of his knowledge of taking photographs. He was able to capture the contrast between light and dark without the luxury of a digital camera or photoshop. He was able to get the photo right with the first try. Because he worked in all black and white, he developed the Zone System to get the darkest darks and lightest lights in photographs.
Another artist that I admire for their creativity is photographer Annie Leibovitz. Looking through her book A Photographer’s Life 1990-2005, I was able to see the variety she had to offer. Even in her everyday life photos, she was able to capture the smallest details that one does not often get to see in photos. In her celebrity photographs, she was able to make even the simplest portrait seem like it was as bright and vibrant as her color photographs.
Creativity and Knowledge
Creativity is the ability to create new ideas, being able to think outside of the box and to imagine what has never been thought of before. Knowledge is awareness of facts and circumstances. Creativity and knowledge can go hand-in-hand when used correctly. Without knowledge, it is hard for one to be creative. Without creativity, how can one express their knowledge? Creativity and knowledge can only carry themselves so far. In order to break the rules, one needs to know them first. When drawing, if one were not able to see the way the shadows fall on an object, how would they be able to shade it? If one were to see how the shadows fall on an object, but did not know how to draw, how would they be able to create it? Without creativity, we would not be able to express our knowledge. Without knowledge, we would not be able to create.
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