Burback,+Emalie+Portrait+Research



Portrait 1 : Imogen Cunningham : Phoenix Recumbent

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> In the first portrait, Imogen Cunningham used what seems to be available natural lighting because of the way it hits the hair and body. It adds an effect as if the girl is laying in a bed by a window. In this photograph there is a use of the rule of thirds with the way her body is positioned, along with the focal point, which is her light consumed hair.
 * Explain what type of lighting they used.
 * Explain what type of compositional technique he artist used to create their portraits.

Portrait 2 : Cardin : Carmen Coat

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> In this portrait Cardin used outside natural light due to the fact that the picture was taken outside on the busy streets. In this photograph there is the use of level horizon, due to the side walk in the background and leading lines to the umbrella.
 * Explain the lighting they used.
 * Explain what type of compositional technique he artist used to create their portraits.

Portrait 3 : Robert Bergman : Untitled

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> In this portrait, Robert Bergman used outside natural light because the photo was taken on what seems to be the corner of a street. In this photograph there is the use of the rule of thirds due to the position of where the boys head is, and here is also the use of a focal point which is the little boys face.
 * Explain the lighting they used.
 * Explain what type of compositional technique he artist used to create their portraits.

All 3 Portraits : Artists work on capturing and creating a photo with the person or thing, rather than just ‘taking’ a photo. It is all based on the perception and angle of where and how the photo is created. Photographer, Robert Bergman, says he captures his portraits by taking his time and making sure every aspect is right for the concept he is trying to grasp. Overall, artists try and make something new out of their portraits. They want you to discover and see things and people in a new way with their photographs they have created.
 * A: How do these artists make their portraits become true works of art, not just snapshots?

From all of the artwork I have seen, I am interested in the black and white portraits of people. I like the way Eve Arnold captures the close up on people faces because I feel as though their facial expressions can tell a story and to me as an artist that will challenge me to tell a story through one single photograph.
 * A: How might their artwork influence your own?