Art 230 Journal 1 - Ashlynn by Ashlynn Archer

László Moholy-Nagy

archerashlynn — 2025-02-05 06:49:46 UTC

The article we are looking at was written in 1936 back when every camera used film. László Moholy-Nagy was a Hungarian painter and photographer who taught in the school of Bauhaus. He was highly influenced by constructivism as well as a strong advocate of the integration of technology and industry into the arts.

The Photogram

archerashlynn — 2025-02-05 17:30:49 UTC

László moholy-nagy's most common style of photography is called the photogram. A photogram is a photographic image made without a camera by placing objects directly onto the surface of a light-sensitive material such as photographic paper and then exposing it to light. This style often gives the effect of a shadowy image with different tones based on object transparency. Unexposed areas stay white, partly exposed areas turn gray, and fully exposed areas become black.

More than photography...

archerashlynn — 2025-02-05 18:06:38 UTC

Looking at a lot of his works, it seems like Laszlo could be talking about photography conveying a feeling or a mood. He photographs his subjects with a deep mental space. We look at his images and may not understand what we are looking at but we feel something from it nonetheless. He captures an abstract view of his subject that can cause us to also think abstractly. I think he could also be referring to the act of creating an image rather than capturing something that is already in front of us (like the use of the photogram).

An Extension of the Eye

archerashlynn — 2025-02-05 21:31:27 UTC

Black and white photography is an extension of the eye in that it allows us to see things in a different way. Our eyes don't notice the emphasis of lighting and contrast in real life colour as much as they do in black and white. Taking away the distraction of colour allows us to see things with entirely new meanings.

Sally Mann - Artist Feature

archerashlynn — 2025-02-05 22:22:38 UTC

I really love the work of Sally Mann. I feel that she really captures the essence of humanity in her work. This photo stood out to me immediately because I just think it is so beautiful in displaying womanhood. I see this image as a grandmother, mother, and her daughter. I like that the imperfections of the eldest woman are on display. These "imperfections" are seen through black and white in a different light because of the lighting and contrast showing more that colour would have the capacity to. I think it says something how the granddaughter is being held while the daughter is not and is seen in a darker light. The mental space for all her photos are so deep that I could just stare at them all day and find some sort of comment on what it is to be human at its rawest form.

Elliott Erwitt - Artist Feature

archerashlynn — 2025-02-05 22:42:37 UTC

This is Elliott Erwitt. I really like his photography as there are so many genres he captures. He does contemporary, photojournalism, and takes candid photos of ironic and absurd situations within everyday settings. His photos also capture the human experience and society. A lot of his photos involve dogs and making them appear as humans. I'm not sure if this is supposed to be quirky and fun but I can see it as a play on the human condition comparing man to dogs.

Henri Cartier Bresson - Artist Feature

archerashlynn — 2025-02-05 23:07:37 UTC

I like the work of Henri Cartier Bresson because he is really good at dimension in photography. He often uses a low shutter speed and has a subject out of focus. I like that he often has many lines in frame that guide the eyes around the photo. His use of light, shadow, and contrast add a lot to his works. His pieces always have a very deep mental space as they all have something to say due to his genre of photojournalism.

Evolution of Technology

archerashlynn — 2025-02-05 23:38:55 UTC

Our cameras today can accomplish way more than they used to be able to. With the advancement of the iphone or smartphone, we can have a quality colour camera with 25x zoom and even depth of field control in our pockets. This could drastically change the way we value photography and especially the amount of care we put into our photos. We don't have to learn as much about cameras as our phones handle the settings for us. Our actual cameras can have the capacity to give us a view into space. we can capture stars and planets, subjects that never could have been captured or phathomed when the camera was first developed. Photography can be more candid in nature now as a moment can be captured in an instant and shown with the exact colours that were seen in that moment. Because of this development photography is much less staged.

Continuous Tone Images

archerashlynn — 2025-02-05 23:56:23 UTC

A continuous tone image allows colors at any point to transition smoothly between shades, without relying on discrete elements like halftones or individual pixels. This differs from other media in that the colour choices are unlimited like with painting. Other media like print or something else only have a select tonal range to choose from. Other media may rely on pixels or halftones to transition from shade to shade.

Universe to Human Vision

archerashlynn — 2025-02-06 01:22:00 UTC

High speed photography has opened up a universe to human vision as we can see things clearly that are normally incomprehensible. These could include what is shown in the photo or a bullet going through something. This is so crazy to me because I can't imagine seeing this with my eyes let alone being able to capture it with a camera.

Universe to Human Vision

archerashlynn — 2025-02-06 01:27:21 UTC

Astro photography has opened up a universe to human vision through the ability to capture aspects of space and time in a single photograph. There are pictures of galaxies capturing way more than our eyes can. This gives everyone an opportunity to see into the universe from their own lens. This photo is even cooler to me because it was taken over time so all the stars had moved as the world spinned. Another remarkable element of photography.

Abstract Seeing

archerashlynn — 2025-02-06 03:08:48 UTC

I love this photo for abstract seeing because from a distance it is hard to tell what it could be but after looking for a little we can assume that it is water. I love the hints of colour woven through the image and the amount of textures that are captured by the motion of the picture despite it being a still shot. This is a very active frame because I just want to see what is beyond it and what is creating the ripples or what is reflecting on the surface.

Exact Seeing

archerashlynn — 2025-02-06 23:16:18 UTC

I know there are more mechanical or chemical manipulations done to this photograph but I really like the real elements of it. It is taken from an angle that looks like the eye of the photographer. I really like the colours in the photo and how it takes us all the space. Exact seeing is a way of recording what is happening around us or "photojournalism" I love this photo to represent this because I just feel drawn to the realness of it.

Rapid Seeing

archerashlynn — 2025-02-07 00:44:17 UTC

Looking at a lot of the images that could be a form of rapid seeing, there is a lot of water splashes and slow motion breaking glass. I find all of those fascinating but they do nothing for me besides provide a different lens into sight. This photo however, captures my attention as it is a real person with real motion. I have done dance since I was three but had to quit 3 years ago because of injuries so looking at a photo of dance touches something in my heart. The contrast of the colours is really eye catching and her legs move our eyes around the frame. The orange of her silks above the blue of the water makes her look like she is replacing the sun. I just love how dynamic but real this photo is.

Slow Seeing

archerashlynn — 2025-02-07 00:53:22 UTC

I was immediately drawn to this photo because it looked much less chaotic than all the other long exposure photographs I saw. I like that all the tones are muted and all orderly. The effects of the long exposure can be seen in the stars as well as on the road which makes this photo feel more complete or tied together in a way. I appreciate how the light can be seen from behind the piece of the cliff that covers it. I really like that the lines are going in different directions from the diagonal of the cliff, it feels very well composed.

Intensified - Macro/Micro

archerashlynn — 2025-02-07 01:03:47 UTC

This photo was fascinating to me because of how in focus it is, the shallow depth of field, and how unique it is. This photo feels remarkable to me because I know that there could never be another the same as it. Each snowflake is different, so it is amazing to think that we can capture the beauty in a snowflake, and specifically, a snowflake that will never be seen again.

Intensified - filtered

archerashlynn — 2025-02-07 01:15:55 UTC

This photo has an infrared filter on it. Something that I did not discover until coming to this class. I have seen this style of photo before but never knew how it was done. I like the composition and colouring of this photo a lot. Whenever I see landscapes such as this, my eyes are always drawn to the mountains over anything else. When looking at this photo, however, I notice the trees and the greenery around the mountainscapes first. I like this switched perspective and the power that colour has in drawing the eye to do so.

Penetrative - X-ray

archerashlynn — 2025-02-07 02:04:00 UTC

This photo stood out to me because it captures the life behind the flower. The petals look slightly blurred creating a really beautiful effect while the stem and branches look like the bones of a finger. This method of photography gives us an insight into how the plant gets its nutrients. It lets us see the beauty in the flower despite not having colour.

Simultaneous Seeing

archerashlynn — 2025-02-07 02:14:13 UTC

I love this superimposition because it shows the beauty and growth in women. I have no idea how this sort of photo is possible but I find this style so fascinating. I love the contrast between the white background, headscarf, and her skin. I also think the trees are a pretty good match up in place of her hair. I love the comparison and commentary that comes with associating a woman with nature and growth like trees.

Distortion

archerashlynn — 2025-02-07 02:24:04 UTC

This photo really catches my attention because of the mix of reflection and and tunneling in the photo. I like that the spiral look of the photo carries your eye through the photo. The combination of nature and city scapes keep my attention held I really love that no matter how long I look at this photo, there is always something that I notice that I didn't before.

Chemical Manipulation

archerashlynn — 2025-02-07 02:29:51 UTC

This photo reminds me of the teenage mutant ninja turtles. That and the fact that I still cannot figure out what is happening no matter how long I look, are the reasons I chose this photograph. I couldn't find a lot of mechanical or chemical manipulated photos but I chose this one because I just couldn't figure it out.

Unique Photography

archerashlynn — 2025-02-07 02:34:19 UTC

Photography stands out by capturing moments in time, freezing what might otherwise be lost. Unlike painting or sculpture, it shows real-life scenes while still allowing creativity through framing and editing. Light plays a key role, making it different from other art forms. Photography is accessible and portable, with anyone able to create and share images instantly. It preserves memories, sparks nostalgia, and offers a unique way to see the world. Unlike film, it focuses on stillness rather than movement, helping both photographers and viewers appreciate fleeting details and quiet moments.

New Experiences

archerashlynn — 2025-02-07 03:17:39 UTC

This photo has a deep mental space as it makes you reflect about our culture and opens our eyes to a new perspective or part of the world. I'm not sure where this photo was taken or if it was staked but it still opens us up to a new view or experience.

New Experiences

archerashlynn — 2025-02-07 03:20:43 UTC

I wouldn't say this photo has a deep mental space but it does open us up to a new experience. We can kind of see that it is a bus and maybe a blur of traffic which could be read into more if you resonate with that but I think this way of capturing a photo is a new experience

New Experiences

archerashlynn — 2025-02-07 03:22:13 UTC

Honourable mention because anything that captures space for us allows us to have a new experience because we are given a lens to see things that the human eye could never comprehend.

Photography Literacy

archerashlynn — 2025-02-07 03:33:01 UTC

Being “literate” in photography means knowing how to understand and create meaningful pictures. It’s about recognizing how things like lighting, color, composition, and angles can tell a story or show emotion. It also means being able to look at a photo and think about what it’s trying to say, who it’s for, and why it was taken. On the creative side, it’s about knowing how to use a camera, adjust settings, and make choices that help communicate your ideas. Basically, it’s about both understanding photos and being able to make your own that matter.

This is the Day - Leonard Freed

archerashlynn — 2025-02-07 04:01:35 UTC

This is the Day - Leonard Freed

archerashlynn — 2025-02-07 04:02:00 UTC

This is the Day - Leonard Freed

archerashlynn — 2025-02-07 04:02:13 UTC

This is the Day

archerashlynn — 2025-02-07 04:10:17 UTC

This is the day by Leonard Freed is a series that touched me dramatically. He has a lot of works that represent black life in america. In his description, Freed says, "Ultimately, photography is about who you are. It's the seeking of truth in relation to yourself. And seeking truth becomes a habit." This is quite impactful coming from a black man capturing a part of his history to share with those who weren't there or can't imagine what it was like in that time. This series includes a woman fighting for her rights making a statement, people joined together, and a crowd stretched across a rail. All of these photos were taken on the day Martin Luther King gave his famous "I have a dream" speech.Seeing images like this in this form of photojournalism changes photography and uses it to capture an experience, bring awareness, and gives us an eye into the passion of that time.