Criticizing Photographs
Descriptive
Explanatory
By: Terry Barrett
By: Laina Snellenburg
Aesthetically Evaluative
By: Laina Snellenburg
Ethically
Evaluative
By: Bruce Davidson
Interpretative
By: Laina Snellenburg
Theoretical
By: Martin Scott
Descriptive- My photograph of the different kinds of Red Bull is descriptive because it shows the different flavors with the corresponding colors.
Explanatory- The photograph by Terry Barrett is explanatory because it shows the different motions of a children encounters while running.
Interpretive- My photograph of the person walking on campus is interpretive because the viewer does not know where she is walking to or her story. Therefore, the viewer can make up a story or use their imagination.
Aesthetically Evaluative- My photograph is aesthetically evaluative because beauty of the sunset, while also showing the lake and and the reflection of the sunset on the lake making the lake more colorful.
Ethically Evaluative- This photograph by Bruce Davidson shows the complexity of African Americans fighting for their right to vote.
Theoretical-This photograph by Martin Scott gives the viewer a thought of time travel. This makes the art conceptual and leaves the viewer wondering how it was possible.
Multimodal Presentation
Synopsis of Multimodal Presentation:
The work of Lauren Greenfield, whose projects such as Girl Culture, Thin, and Generation Wealth provide a critical examination of the stresses of contemporary society, is examined in this talk. The presentation explores Greenfield's themes of wealth, body image, and societal expectations using a combination of photographs, movie clips, and narrative analysis. It emphasizes her documentary style, which is uncompromising and portrays the vulnerabilities of her characters as well as the effects of a society fixated on achievement and appearance. The lecture explores how Greenfield's photography offers a visual sociology of American society, going beyond simply documenting moments, by showcasing a few of her most important photographs. Greenfield's work is both controversial and sympathetic because of her unusual method of immersing herself in her subjects' lives for an extended period of time, which enables a deeper knowledge of societal dynamics.
How Reviewing This Photographer’s Work Changed My Perception of Photography:
Examining Lauren Greenfield's work changed my perspective on photography from just taking pictures to telling a compelling story. Her skill in fusing narrative with documentary-style imagery demonstrated to me how photography can be used as a tool for social critique, providing a profound understanding of human nature and society. By encouraging viewers to consider their own ideals and challenge social norms, it demonstrated how an image can serve as a vehicle for both artistic expression and social change.