What+Is+Good+Photography?

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=Develop an understanding of the history of photography and the varied techniques that have led to digital images by researching various photographers and their works. Post what you’ve found on the class website and discuss by answering the questions below and participating in the conversation. Start your research at the class ning and follow some of the links I’ve posted there. = = =
 * 1) Find six examples of high quality photography. 3 of your examples should come from the traditional black and white film list and three from the list of modern artists.
 * 2) Include the name of the photographer, a description of the technique used by the photographer (film, digital, c-print, cyanotype, Polaroid) and a link to the website where you found the work.
 * 3) Discuss how the photographs you've posted illustrate the elements and principles of art/design. Explain which element or principle the image illustrates and how.
 * 4) Examples must include the name of the artist and the links to the website where you found their work. Google images isn't a source and shouldn't be used!
 * 5) Discuss what you admire about the image and how it might influence your own photographic work.
 * 6) RESEARCH IS DUE BY THE END OF NEXT CLASS.

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those who worked primarily with film in a darkroom
**Abelardo Morell** Cuban born known for his camera obscura. Master of the ordinary

**Ansel Adams** Worked in the National Parks and is known for his fantastic nature inspired landscapes.

**Alfred Stieglitz** Georgia O’Keeffe’s husband, owned galleries in NYC

**Diane Arbus** quirky photographer of subgroups and marginalized people in society

**Lewis Hine** documented life in the early 20th century factories and sweatshops

**Robert Doisneau** Parisian photos from the 20th century

**Andre Kertesz** Eastern European whose images ranged fro the surreal to street photography

**Karl Blossfeldt** famous for closeups of botanicals

**Dorothea Lange** documented American life during the depression

**Ruth Bernhard** avant garde portraits and more

**Richard Avedon** well known portrait photographer who worked for the New Yorker magazine

**Annie Liebovitz** worked with the rich and famous creating fabulous portraits

**Margaret Bourke White** worked for Life magazine documenting life in the 50’s

**Imogen Cunningham** American who is well known for photos of close ups and flowers

**Cartier Bresson** the master of them all. Known for his street photography

**Lee Friedlander** Contemporary humorous visually exciting

**Weegee** 1930-50 New York City documented the other side of the city

**Arnold Newman** Famous portrait photographer

**Walker Evans** took images of American society during the great depression

**Eugene Atget** famous French photographer of the late 1900’s. Another master

**Jerry Uelsmann** a surreal photographer

**Paul Caponigro** did images with of nature with sort of mystical qualities, especially focused on Ireland and ancient standing stones there.

**Edward Weston** photographers photographer a classic, photographed the California coast, peppers and the nude. His sons Brett and Cole also do traditional black and white photography.

those who are still alive and shooting images and utilizing color and digital tools.
Austin Mann Sabrina Ward Harrison Sophie Calle (considered modern although she works in black and white and film, she is strongly influenced by movies.) Robert and Shana Parkeharrison John Paul Caponigro Catherine Opie Shirin Neshat William Eggelston Thomas Struth Jeff Wall Cindy Sherman Robert Bergman Jeff Jacobson Sandy Skoglund Frans Lanting James Nachtwey Michael Kenna Joyce Tenneson Annie Leibowitz Galen Rowell Maggie Taylor Richard Misrach Gregory Crewdson Laura Letinsky Martin Parr Phillip-Lorca diCorcia Nancy Burson Laurence Garte Nikki S. Lee Dan Eldon Katy Grannan Alec Soth = = =B4 Class = Kassie B Taylor Be Evan B Abby B <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Maddie B <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Taylor Bu <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lauren D <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sammy I <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Jenna K <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Savannah K <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Melis K <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Alexa K <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Marina K <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bessie L <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Abby M <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Caitlin O <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Macy P <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Mackenzie P <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Devin P <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Alli Q <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Alli S. <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Gwen S <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sammy S <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Gabrielle Z