CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
2.1 Introduction:
This chapter would analysis photography under conceptual review as the main concept of this study, it would look at the history of photography, types of photography, and types of cameras available till date, followed by empirical review and lastly the theoretical framework would come at the end of this chapter.
2.2.1 History of photography
The concept of photography was coined out of a Greek words “photo” meaning light and “graphy” meaning writing and when merged together the word means writing with light. Although different scholars proffered different definitions of photography, the concept, however still remains the same. According to Alex (2009) the word photography
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A so called “scientific focusing” technique was promoted, which imitated the way the eye perceives a scene: sharply focused on the main subject, with the foreground and the background slightly out of focus. Although as Alex described Emerson later became convinced that photography was not an art form at all but only “a handmaiden to science and art”, his earlier ideas had already influenced a new generation of photographers who no longer felt the need to imitate painting but began to explore photography as an art form of its own …show more content…
This is why, many creative photographers have complained of not receiving the needed attention and recognition as is given to artists and architects. But the good news is that, as stated above, things have changed in this direction. Apart from its collection of photographs, the National Gallery of Art is now including photography in its major exhibitions, and bringing photographers together to exhibit their products as well. And according to Fiofiori, efforts have been made by private galleries and cultural institutions like Mydrim, Nimbus, Alliance Française and Goethe Institut to attract collectors by mounting photography exhibitions. Individual photographers have also done the same. In addition to these, Nigeria’s biggest photography exhibitions by the Photographers Association of Nigeria (PAN) featuring over 30 and 40 photographers were held in 1995 and 1996. Nigerian photographers have also exhibited successfully in Britain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Japan and USA within the last decade Fiofori (2009:3). This is a positive development.
Nigerian creative photographers have through the association made themselves and their works popular. This has given confidence to other organizations and institutions to show and acquire their works into their art collections. It should, thus be noted
Tina Modotti Tina Modotti became a successful and talented photographer in a short amount of time. She was born in Udine, Italy on August 16, 1896. Her parents were, Assunta, who was a seamstress and, Giuseppe, who was a mason. She was an only child and spent many days alone. She found ways to entertain herself such as singing, dancing, and even drawing.
Eadweard Muybridge 's first motion pictures of equine via magic lantern maybe... thus, I suspect my prose which naturally searches for plausible affiliations is giving Redhill 's playwright too much credit, for he neither comprehends photographic in the creative sense or experimental. In retrospect, no being could ever relive the painstaking methods Muybridge engineered, or any photographer who practiced their art in the 1850s - only the 'fictional ' genre tag
In other words, McCloskey drew pictures of nature in such a way as to allow viewers see its beauty. For instance, the shadows created by the clouds seem so authentic that it allows the reader to appreciate them. This natural image is also viewed in McCloskey’s pictures
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The mission of Houston Baptist University is to give a learning background that imparts understudies an enthusiasm for scholastic, otherworldly, and proficient greatness as an aftereffect of our focal admission, "Jesus Christ is Lord." Houston Baptist University offers a personal school environment in the heart of a standout amongst the most dynamic and differing urban areas in the United States – Houston, Texas. Coming to HBU as an understudy is more than books, tests and addresses. It is about venturing into a group where every individual is perceived as a particular person. HBU endeavors to build up every understudy scholastically as well as financially, physically, profoundly and realtionally also.
This allowed precious moments to be captured and kept for forever. Even today, we love the thought of taking pictures no matter where we are. Pictures are a way for people to have a sentimental keepsake from a time that was dear to them. Instant cameras have found various uses throughout their history. Cameras today are used my a numerable amount of people including, detectives, photographers, police, family members, and even tourists!
Therefore the role of photography plays an essential part of the world in order to spot the war situation in
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Student Name: Shornaiter Richards Student Identification Number: AC1207313 Course Number & Title: AR300 Art History Assignment Number & Title: AR300C Assignment 08 Date of Submission: 26/08/2015 Assignment: Part A 1. Read the following article and analyze the expert’s opinion that art can be a generator of “identity” for a community, and examine what is meant by the statement that “public art ‘humanizes’ cities.” Haley, C. (2014, Mar 14).
By the power of photography, the natural image of a world that we neither know nor can know, nature at last does more than imitate art: she imitates the
Introduction Polaroid initially was a very successful brand. Created by a man who invented the instant camera, Polaroid found much success in its initial years. As the brand started growing, many competitors were fought off as the company had rights to the production of the camera technology and film production. Not all competitors could be defeated quickly, causing issues for the brand. As Polaroid continued to be innovative with its new and intelligent products and camera production in its time, eventually new inventions and market shifts would leave Polaroid close to the brink of death.
In the essay, “ Why We Take Pictures,” the author Susan Sontag states that photography is not only a simple tool for seeking pleasure but can also be used against anxiety and as tool of power. Sontag emphasises the importance of photography during traveling by stating the anxieties that people can face if they are not taking pictures. First, Sontag points out that people feel disorientation in a new place the uncertainty of what the new place will be like can cause people to panic. However, taking picture enables people to have certain control over the new environments the fact that one knows where he or she is at and where he or she has been, helps individuals cure their anxieties. Second, Sontag indicates that anxieties during traveling can also be caused by the guilt of not being at work.
Digital cameras have twelve megapixel, or greater image sensors and manual exposure settings. In addition, digital cameras have the option of automatic or programmed exposure modes. There are numerous factors involved in the quality of digital photographs when selecting equipment, such as close-up capabilities, availability of accessories and even printer used to print the digital photograph. With the advancement in technology, digital cameras are more common and have become easily more accessible and cost efficient than film cameras. Once the pictures are
First, the access to art is becoming increasingly open and available with a range of opportunities in the field. There is a
This research was carried out not to only show awareness toward the society but also why people should take art seriously. Often times, we can see lots of people debating whether art is important or not. This happened because the lack of exposure and knowledge that has been taught to them. Art can help to shape the society and affect the society to broaden their view of perspective in life by referring on the artworks because each work of art can give different meanings to life.