Description
HUMN303N Week 6: Discussion | The Evolution of Photography
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: OER Read pp. 11 – 41 in the following:
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- APA Reference: Newhall, B. (1937). Photography, 1839-1937 (pp. 20-50). The Museum of Modern Art. (Public Domain)
- Adapted original material into tailored course readings by condensing modules and aligning content with learning outcomes.
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- Find a photograph to discuss:
- Find a painting to discuss:
- Lesson
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, address one of the following options:
Option 1: In the 19th century, the camera was a revolutionary invention. Early photographers were interested in how the camera could be used as a tool to explore beauty, and also to capture the immediate reality of the world around them. Artists were also interested in the impact of photography upon art itself.
- Discuss how artists were exploring the impact of early photography upon art, OR how an early photographer explored artistic uses of the new tool of photography.
- Include at least one example of an artist and artwork in your response, OR an example of an early photographer with a photographic example, in your response.
- Include a statement from a photographer, artist, or (art/ photo) critic to support your points.
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Option 2: In the 21st century, the smartphone camera changed the way we use and view photography. In addition, apps and social media have changed the way we share photography.
- How has the invention of the smartphone camera changed photography?
- How have apps and social media changed the way we share photos? Are they positive and/or negative changes? Explain.
- Include a statement from a current photographer or critic to support your points.
NOTE: Make sure to cite your sources using APA format. Review the Writing Requirements section below for more details. You can refer to the Writing CenterLinks to an external site. for APA formatting examples.
SOLUTION:
HUMN303N Week 6: Discussion | The Evolution of Photography
In the 19th century, photography significantly influenced how artists approached realism and representation in art. One important example is The Valley of the Shadow of Death by Roger Fenton. This photograph, taken during the Crimean War, demonstrates how early photographers used the camera not only to document reality but also to shape how that reality was perceived. The image presents a barren landscape filled with cannonballs, evoking a sense of desolation and the harshness of war while avoiding graphic depictions of violence. This shows that even early photography involved artistic decisions such as composition, framing, and subject selection.
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