“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.”

I think that this unit will be very interesting and fun because we will go for a different approach on photography by breaking the typical rules of photography and seeing a whole new different perspective of art. I think the phrase “Abstract photography can be defined as capturing images in which the subject isn’t the most interesting element” means breaking the conventional rules or perspectives of Photography to create something “different”. When it comes to abstract photography,  the main subject in the photo isn’t the most interesting element anymore, it is what is beside or aside the subject that is actually the main focus of expression. Abstract photography breaks the conventional ways of expression and goes for a more “abstract” or “wrong” approach.

 

Citation:

A. Develop Ideas through Investigation | International School of Beijing. (n.d.). https://dx.isb.cn/dash/#/classroom/648607/sections/lesson/344121/page/344123