For the past 150 years Photography has been the pinnacle of pictorial realism. In the 70's the photorealist painters mimicked photography as a means of expression. In the class we will turn the tables and use photography to mimic abstract painting. We will make photographs and collages where the subject matter is not the most important part of the work. Our photographs might not even have recognizable objects. We will briefly examine the work of Rauscnenberg, Lee Friedlander, James Rosenquist, Henri Cartier Bresson and others who also used abstract photography for some of their work. Here's what we will learn:
- The basics of digital photgraphy including taking pictures, downloading pictures to your computer, printing pictures, saving pictures in files.
- The history of abstracted photography and its uses in abstract art.
- Making photographic collages and other projects by literally cut and pasting.
- Learning to use Photoshop Elements so that you digitally cut and paste.
Led by Bennett Wine
Class Schedule: February 28, March 13, 27 and April 10
