Definition of abstract in relation to art: ab·stractadjective \ab-?strakt, ?ab-?\
expressing ideas and emotions by using elements such as colors and lines without attempting to create a realistic picture
A trend in painting and sculpture in the twentieth century. Abstract art seeks to break away from traditional representation of physical objects. It explores the relationships of forms and colors, whereas more traditional art represents the world in recognizable images.
“Does not represent the subject in a literal way. Communicates primarily through form, color and curves rather than image detail.”
Basically what that means if you’ve never done any abstract photography is shoot your subject in a way that it is either somewhat or totally unrecognizable. Concentrate on shapes, colors, and form and less on the thing in the photo. Shooting for abstract is a great exercise to help you train your eye to see “photographically” and get more creative.
So. I have asked that you create technically perfect images until now. For this project, it’s time to get outside your comfort zone and do something different. Make ones that are out of focus blobs of bokeh, under or overexposed, shadows, reflections, zoomed images, focused on patterns, macro photography or close-ups, and other crazy ideas. The whole idea here it to play around and see what you get.
The key phrase for this challenge is: What if I . . . ? Ms. Dogoli should say "What is that?!"
Your Assignment....
Create 12a b s t r a c t images!
THINK ABOUT YOUR SETTINGS!!!! APERTURE (F/STOP), SHUTTER SPEED, ISO, WHITE BALANCE
-10 of these should be taken with the DSLR. 2 should be taken with your cell phone. -Each image should be extremely different from the others. -Play with adding light to subtracting light. -Get creative! Your images should be difficult to figure out what the object actually is. -Use colors, use LIGHT, use forms and shapes... or the LACK there of! -Lets look at everyday objects in a new light! -Images should include your watermark. -Images should be enhanced using Photoshop. (THEN FLATTENED TO CREATE A JPEG) -Images should be turned in as JPEGS.
Abstract Rubric 15 Submission (turned in on time in proper format – photos labeled with image name) 25 Photos reflect the category appropriately (i.e. all images show object as abstract) 20 Creativity (subject as well as composition is creative) 20 Composition (photo has an effective composition, draws the viewer in) 20 Craftsmanship (photo is not blurry unless it’s a desired effect, student took care when composing, exposing and post editing)
DUE DATE:
ABSTRACT CRITIQUE! Please submit your best abstract image for Critique!