“Abstract photography can be defined as capturing images in which the subject isn’t the most interesting element. Albert Renger-Patzsch, Edward Weston 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… More Analysis of a photograph

What does it mean by “Formal Element” in photography? Photographers define it in a variety of ways, I define it as elements that is required for photography. I think there are multiple elements that form every photo. Lines, shapes, patterns, texture, tone or even the focus of a photo. Line “Rhine II”, by Andrea Gursky… More Formal Elements in Photography

How do we define “Abstract photography”? Every photographer will have a different understanding of abstract photography. I define abstract photography as a type of photography that is greatly influenced by the photographer’s imagination and creativity, how the photographer uses different elements and features of photography to make an ordinary object look interesting. Different coloring, angles… More Abstract Photography

Abstract Photography 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… More Starting Point