The Persistence Of Memory Analysis
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see” - Edgar Degas
The Persistence of Memory By: Salvadore Dali
The Persistence of Memory By: Salvadore Dali
This article may be about learning from art history but it also deals with the intangibles creating art. I think it’s important to recognise that first and foremost art should evoke emotion in the viewer. As artists, we can create the perfectly composed image but without emotion, the work is nothing more than pretty. You will never evoke emotion in 100% of viewers but when your work strikes a chord with a large number of viewers… Well, that’s success!!
With this thought in mind let’s dive into the work of art history. Let’s analyse the work of some masters. We can take our new found learnings and try to apply it to our own photographic efforts.
Lots of Photographers use Classic Art as a Starting Point
A few years ago I attended a workshop by famous photographer Art Wolfe. He spoke about how his training in classical art influenced his photography. Once I started to compare his work to some of the famous works he included in his seminar I could see how his vision was influenced by his knowledge of art. It was a huge “AHA!!!” moment for me. I suddenly began to look at the creation of photographs in a much deeper way. That one small revelation helped to improve my photographic …show more content…
I suggest taking a look at this Prezi. It goes through 4 simple steps for critiquing art. Another fantastic resource is a book by Patrick Smith. He covers a lot of information on using art theory to improve your landscape photography. You might laugh but I’ve also taught myself a great deal about history and critiquing art from websites designed for kids. Ducksters is one of my favourites. The information is easy to access and I can study and era in just a few minutes. Then when I have more time I can come back to an artist and study their work in more
The Persistence of Memory By: Salvadore Dali
The Persistence of Memory By: Salvadore Dali
This article may be about learning from art history but it also deals with the intangibles creating art. I think it’s important to recognise that first and foremost art should evoke emotion in the viewer. As artists, we can create the perfectly composed image but without emotion, the work is nothing more than pretty. You will never evoke emotion in 100% of viewers but when your work strikes a chord with a large number of viewers… Well, that’s success!!
With this thought in mind let’s dive into the work of art history. Let’s analyse the work of some masters. We can take our new found learnings and try to apply it to our own photographic efforts.
Lots of Photographers use Classic Art as a Starting Point
A few years ago I attended a workshop by famous photographer Art Wolfe. He spoke about how his training in classical art influenced his photography. Once I started to compare his work to some of the famous works he included in his seminar I could see how his vision was influenced by his knowledge of art. It was a huge “AHA!!!” moment for me. I suddenly began to look at the creation of photographs in a much deeper way. That one small revelation helped to improve my photographic …show more content…
I suggest taking a look at this Prezi. It goes through 4 simple steps for critiquing art. Another fantastic resource is a book by Patrick Smith. He covers a lot of information on using art theory to improve your landscape photography. You might laugh but I’ve also taught myself a great deal about history and critiquing art from websites designed for kids. Ducksters is one of my favourites. The information is easy to access and I can study and era in just a few minutes. Then when I have more time I can come back to an artist and study their work in more