Photography Flashcards

Study Notes

Photography

Invented in the 1830s, originally featured black and white images.

Photojournalism

A medium for conveying news through photographs.
Pioneers include Jacob Riis and Lewis Hine, who highlighted the impact of industrialization and urbanization on the working class.
Their work raised awareness for housing and labor reforms, influencing both legislation and public opinion.

Pictorialism

A photographic style emphasizing artistic manipulation to express emotions rather than document reality.
Focuses on the photographer's interpretation instead of merely capturing real-life events.

Daguerre and O'Sullivan

Louis Daguerre utilized photography for artistic expressions.
Timothy O'Sullivan documented news events, including battlefields during World War II.

Straight Photography

Defined as pure photography that aims for sharp focus and detail.
Alfred Stieglitz is a key figure advocating for this approach.
Emphasizes unaltered representation of subjects as close to the original scene as possible.
Paul Strand's work exemplified straight photography by showcasing ordinary objects powerfully.

Manipulated Photography

Treads the line between abstract and representational art.
Rayographs, created by Man Ray, exemplify this style and intrigued the Dada movement.

Response to Photography

Impressionism emerged as an artistic style offering an alternative to photography.
Aimed to capture fleeting moments without fixed time, focusing on the essence through color and texture.

Abstract Photography

A form of photography characterized by non-representational images, often emphasizing shapes, colors, and forms rather than real-world subjects.

Description

Test your knowledge of photography terms and concepts with these flashcards. Each card presents a word related to photography along with its definition, enhancing your understanding of the field. Perfect for students and enthusiasts alike.