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 abstract photography focuses on catching images that have strange shapes, colors, patterns, and textures rather than clear subjects or simple scenes. The purpose is to let people remember their emotions or ideas through visual elements rather than through traditional pictures of reality.