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How To - Research and Analysis - NEW
How To - Research and Analysis - NEW
Texture: If you could touch the surface What are the values and beliefs of the culture in which
of the subject matter in the photograph this photograph was made?
Developing ideas:
how would it feel? How do the objects in
the picture look like they would feel? What is it about the work that inspires you? What does this photograph say about the world in
which we live?
Value: Is there a range of tones from What do you like about the style? Be specific and explain your answer
light to dark? Where is the darkest If you can’t find anything the photographer has said
How has looking at this photographer’s work, this picture specifically, given you
value? Where is the lightest value? about their work think for yourself:
ideas for your own work? How will you take inspiration from them, i.e. how will you
apply their techniques to your work? What do you think message (political/social/historical)
Which area of the artwork is most
is that the photographer is trying to communicate?
important? Why?
Where do you think the photographer got their
inspiration from?