Abstract photography can be defined as capturing images in which the subject isn’t the most interesting element. Albert Renger-Patzsch and Aaron Siskind photographed the ordinary to reveal their beauty. Uta Barth reversed the typical use of the camera, shooting out of focus and Andreas Gursky photographs the repetition of elements. During this unit, you will investigate appropriate examples of abstract photography and respond in your own way.

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“Abstract photography can be defined as capturing images in which the subject isn’t the most interesting element.”?

I think this quote means that abstraction is taking a photo of an element or subject that is not familiar to modern society or people. Mainly, photographers try to get a picture of an object that is common and meaningful in real life to get the viewers’ attention and create sympathy. However, some pictures show rare objects or phenomena. Actually, abstraction creates more attention because of its unique style that is not related to real life, which creates a marvelous and wonderous feeling.