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The Subject in an Abstract Photograph is NOT easy to recognize.

The Subject in an Abstract Photograph is NOT easy to recognize.

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The Subject in an Abstract Photograph is NOT easy to recognize.

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  1. The Subject in an Abstract Photograph is NOT easy to recognize.

  2. In this lesson: Create Abstract PhotographsYou will learn the definition of AbstractionYou will set up an abstract still life to photograph with classmatesYou will create and edit at least 3 Abstract PhotographsYou will interview a classmate about one of your photographs You will write a paragraph about your abstract photograph (and include the interview of your classmate in a Mel-con style argument)

  3. Abstract Photographs must have the following things: • Emphasis on FORM (shapes) • Emphasis on COLOR • STRONG CURVES or LEADING LINES • Appeals to our EMOTION • Does not represent the subject in a literal way. (what it is isn’t important to the picture)

  4. FORM: • Interesting shapes: Crop/zoom • Good lighting

  5. FORM: Are these forms interesting? Is the lighting strong or weak?

  6. COLOR: Color Harmony: Colors go together 2. Color Contrast: colors clash

  7. What is the emotion you get from these abstract images? It feels… Beautiful, Disturbing, Calm, Excited Contrast or Harmony? Contrast or Harmony?

  8. LINE • Curves- create movement & rhythm • Leading lines- create direction

  9. Where do the lines of the picture lead the eye?Do the lines create a visual rhythm when they repeat? LINE:

  10. COMPOSITION: • Don’t put the center of interest in the center of the picture. • Eliminate distractions

  11. SUBJECT: • In Abstract Photographs, the subject is NOT easy to recognize! • Ask: What is the subject? • Ask: Is the subject easy to recognize? • Ask: Why is the subject too easy to recognize? • Chances are the photographer did not follow the guidelines for what an abstract photograph must have…

  12. When one looks at an object and immediately reacts, "Wow, look at that", a strong form has probably been found. • Appeals to Emotion not Logic

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