Fine Art
TEXTBOOK: The Humanities Through the Arts, Author: Lee A Jacobus & F. David Martin, Publisher: McGraw Hill, Edition: 11th Edition
Your task for this session is to discuss “Staged Photography,” as explained in the text. Read the “Staged Photography” section on pages 295-298 of the text. Focus your study on the images by Gillian Wearing (Figure 11-21), Bill Gekas (Figure 11-22), and Gregory Crewdson (Figure 11-23).
Choose one of the three photographs listed above, then discuss the use of staging and ‘manipulation’, and its use to reveal the content (not just the subject) of the piece.
Be sure to number (1, 2, 3, 4) and answer all of the four discussion questions below:
1. Name the photograph, photographer, and date of your selection. What is the subject matter?
2. Discuss how the use of staging/manipulation is used to reveal the content. How are you informed about the meaning of the photograph?
3. After study and close observation, what do you suppose has been digitally changed or enhanced in the photograph you selected?
4. Would the photograph have been possible without the use of digital manipulation or staging? Why or why not?
Remember, your participation and response should clearly reflect your reading, understanding of the chapter, and specific content for this session.
Website Adventure for the above assignment
Visit the George Eastman House website for insights about photography. They offer wonderful online collections of photographs, information about the history of photography, and much more.
Part of the original Eastman House collection, the GEH.org website provides access to various collections of photographs. Browse by name of photographer or subject, and view special collections.
Explore the website for Joel Meyerowitz. It features his latest work, as well as images from previous collections.
