Photography, Elements and Compositions.ppt
- 2. What is Photography? What is Photography? The word photography comes from two The word photography comes from two ancient Greek words: photo, for "light," and ancient Greek words: photo, for "light," and graph, for "drawing." Therefore, a literal graph, for "drawing." Therefore, a literal translation of Photography is translation of Photography is Drawing with Drawing with light light. . When a photograph is made, light or some When a photograph is made, light or some other form of radiant energy, such as an X- other form of radiant energy, such as an X- ray, is used to record a picture of an object or ray, is used to record a picture of an object or scene on a light-sensitive surface. scene on a light-sensitive surface.
- 3. Today, photography has become Today, photography has become a a powerful powerful means of means of communication communication and a and a mode of mode of visual expression visual expression that touches human life in that touches human life in many ways. For example, photography has many ways. For example, photography has become popular as a means of recording become popular as a means of recording memories. memories. Most of the billions of photographs taken Most of the billions of photographs taken today are today are snapshot snapshots s--casual records to --casual records to document personal events such as vacations, document personal events such as vacations, birthdays, and weddings. birthdays, and weddings.
- 4. Purposes of Photography Purposes of Photography Photography is used in nearly every human Photography is used in nearly every human endeavor from endeavor from astronomy astronomy to to medical diagnosis medical diagnosis to industrial quality control. to industrial quality control. Photographs can also be objects of art that Photographs can also be objects of art that explore the human condition explore the human condition and and provide provide aesthetic pleasure (for people to enjoy looking aesthetic pleasure (for people to enjoy looking at) at). For millions of people, photography is a . For millions of people, photography is a satisfying hobby or a rewarding career. satisfying hobby or a rewarding career.
- 5. Photography as Art: Photography as Art: When photography was first When photography was first invented, some people invented, some people believed that it was not an art- believed that it was not an art- form because photographs form because photographs were created by a machine. were created by a machine. Artists argued that the camera Artists argued that the camera is simply the tool used to is simply the tool used to create. The art is in the create. The art is in the photographer’s selection of photographer’s selection of what to include in their what to include in their photos. photos.
- 6. Photography As Art: Photography As Art: Today photography is widely recognized as a Today photography is widely recognized as a fine art. fine art. Photographs are displayed in art Photographs are displayed in art museums, prized by collectors, discussed by museums, prized by collectors, discussed by critics, and studied in art history courses. critics, and studied in art history courses.
- 7. Elements of Photography Elements of Photography