“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.”

Firstly, we must understand abstract photography’s definition and factors/elements. As mentioned above, abstract photos are ordinary. However, the beauty comes from the small, mysterious details in the art. Abstract art includes shapes, colors, textures, patterns, lines, and gestural marks. These elements are original, fundamental, and essential, but the artist’s imagination, emotional depths, and technical mastery create the pure beauty of abstract photography. For example, in fantastic artwork, the strokes, colors, and patterns are unique and creative; every stroke has a deep meaning displayed by the artist but cannot be explained. In other words, abstract art is an original pure beauty but cannot be described in any form. In summary, I’m excited to explore the varying emotions and feelings artists are trying to provoke in abstract art and, at the end of the day, discover the mystery and real meaning of abstract art in this unit.