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 the idea “Abstract photography can be defined as capturing images in which the subject isn’t the most interesting element” means that abstract photography isn’t about what is in front of the camera, but about how it is seen. Photographers will try to manipulate aspects of color, line shape, form, and pattern to create a composition that feels new to the viewers. Because of this, the subject often isn’t the primary material. What truly matters is the emotion it creates, or the mystery it provokes to the viewer’s mind.