Reading Visual Arts: Unit IV on Photography
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What is the name of the photograph taken by Dorothea Lange that became a symbol of the Great Depression?

  • Famine in Sudan
  • The Vulture and the Little Girl
  • Migrant Mother (correct)
  • The Struggling Girl

    • In what year was the photograph 'The Vulture and the Little Girl' first published?

  • 1990
  • 1991
  • 1995
  • 1993 (correct)

    • What event is associated with the photograph of Florence Owens Thompson and her children?

  • The Dust Bowl
  • The Great Depression (correct)
  • The Civil Rights Movement
  • World War I

    • How did Florence Owens Thompson feel about the way she was treated regarding her photograph?

    <p>Exploited and undervalued</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major conflict contributed to the famine portrayed in Kevin Carter's photograph?

    <p>The Civil War in Sudan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is highlighted for good analysis in the content provided?

    <p>Use of details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a poorly executed analysis as mentioned?

    <p>Presents copied ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a well-constructed analysis handle grammar and punctuation?

    <p>Has minimal errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary source is cited about the daguerreotype?

    <p>Blumberg, N.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a characteristic of a strong analysis?

    <p>Contains mechanical errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of camera is specifically referenced for beginners?

    <p>DSLR camera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect should be minimized for a competent analysis?

    <p>Spelling and grammar errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sources discusses the history of photography?

    <p>Grundberg, A.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary definition of photography?

    <p>The process of recording an image through light-sensitive material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two Greek words is the term 'photography' derived from?

    <p>Photos and Graphein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of nature photography?

    <p>It involves shooting photos of animals and plants in outdoor settings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes editorial photography?

    <p>It includes photos meant for publication along with related articles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a basic type of photography listed?

    <p>Fashion Photography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of evaluating photography, which aspect is NOT typically assessed?

    <p>Personal connections of the viewer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the term 'photography' first used?

    <p>1830s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one expected outcome of the lesson on photography?

    <p>To record experiences and impressions of encountered photos.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary subject of the viral photo published by Raffy Lerma?

    <p>A protest against extra-judicial killings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element of the photo was highlighted by the headline 'Church: Thou Shall Not Kill'?

    <p>The moral stance against violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which former President criticized the publication of the photo?

    <p>President Duterte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Pietà-like' refer to in the context of the photo?

    <p>A connection to Michelangelo's artwork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of visual art is being analyzed in the rubric provided?

    <p>Visual art including photography, sculpture, and film</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the visual arts analysis rubric, what does the term 'Use of Evidence' specifically refer to?

    <p>Support provided for the analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase best captures the intent behind the photograph's publication?

    <p>To provoke thought on human rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Kevin Carter's intention while taking the photo of the vulture and the little girl?

    <p>To capture the vulture's wings elegantly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied by the rubric's description of 'Developing' level analysis?

    <p>It displays minimal judgment about the visual art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event occurred shortly after Kevin Carter received his award?

    <p>He claimed his own life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of negative fame on Kevin Carter?

    <p>It contributed to his mental distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Raffy Lerma?

    <p>A freelance Filipino photojournalist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jennelyn Olaires' viral photo depict?

    <p>A woman cradling her deceased husband</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the topics Raffy Lerma documented?

    <p>The Philippines' war on drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What remains unknown regarding the woman in Kevin Carter's famous photo?

    <p>Her identity and fate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about Kevin Carter's mental state?

    <p>He dealt with significant mental distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of photojournalism?

    <p>To tell stories through a series of pictures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What essential aspect makes a photo essay effective?

    <p>A coherent theme or story.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option best describes portrait photography?

    <p>It aims to capture the identity and personality of a subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of landscape photography?

    <p>It involves taking photos of natural sceneries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event was reported by Juan Carlo de Vela?

    <p>Environmental citations issued to vendors and residents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Rohingya crisis represent?

    <p>A counterattack by the Myanmar government involving ethnic cleansing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do magazines, websites, and newspapers play in photography?

    <p>They serve as outlets for various fields of photography.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a field of photography mentioned?

    <p>Sculpture photography.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mariano Marcos State University Rankings

    • QS 4-Star Rating
    • Impact Rankings 2023, Rank 601-800 in the world
    • Rank 3 among Philippine State Universities and Colleges (SUCs)
    • Green Metric Rank 2 in the Philippines
    • World University Rankings, Rank 2 among Philippine SUCs
    • Ranking 101st-200th in the World University Rankings for Innovation
    • Applied HE™ Public University Ranking: ASEAN 2024, Rank 2

    Reading Visual Arts Course

    • Instructor: Edmar M. Delos Santos
    • Email: [email protected]
    • College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Languages & Literature
    • Focus on reading photography, overview, different mediums, styles, history, and appropriate approaches to evaluating masterpieces.

    Unit IV- Reading Photography

    • Unit IV provides information on the overview, different mediums, styles, history of photography
    • Identifies appropriate approaches to reading various masterpieces
    • Learning aims include evaluating messages, techniques, and forms of photography.

    End of Lesson Requirements

    • Identify the basic definition and history of photography and its types
    • Identify appropriate approaches for reading various photos
    • Apply appropriate approach(es) in reading a particular photo
    • Research a local photographer
    • Evaluate form, technique, medium, and meaning of visual art
    • Present evaluation of a photo
    • Record experience and impressions of encountered photos

    Types of Photography

    • Nature Photography: Out-door scenes, wildlife (oceans, mountains, forests, animals, plants)
    • Editorial Photography: Photos for publication (magazines, websites, newspapers) covering various fields (sports, product, food, fashion, travel)
    • Portrait Photography: Capturing identity and personality of subjects
    • Landscape Photography: Sceneries of mountains, deserts, forests, or mountains, with a wide-view focus

    Photojournalism

    • Specific branch of editorial photography
    • Tells stories through a series of pictures, often accompanied by documentation for media companies

    Photography Definition

    • Process for recording images of actions produced by light on light-sensitive materials
    • Originates from Greek words, Photos (light) and graphein (to draw), first used in the 1830s

    Camera and Photography Development

    • Camera Obscura (Pinhole Camera): Early ancestor of cameras, using a dark room and a tiny hole to project inverted images.
    • Daguerreotype (1830s): First successful form of photography, named after Louis-Jacques Mandé Daguerre, using mercury vapor, iodine, and bromine treatments, accompanying kits.
    • Kodak Film Camera (1880s): First portable and commercial camera, invented by George Eastman, using 100-exposure film rolls.
    • Digital Camera (20th-21st Century): Development of filmless electronic cameras in 1972, followed by commercialization in 1981 by Texas Instruments Incorporated, and Sony Corporation with use of a minicomputer disk drive to capture images from a video camera.
    • Point and Shoot camera: Hand-held and compact cameras.
    • DSLR camera: Digital Single-Lens Reflex camera, with manual or autofocus feature using a digital sensor that captures thousands of photos and videos.
    • Mobile Photography: 21st-century technology that allows anytime and anywhere photography using smartphones.

    Famous Photographs

    • Steve McCurry's Afghan Girl: Front cover of the June 1985 issue of National Geographic Magazine, portraying a young Afghan girl named Sharbat Gula during the Soviet-Afghan War, in 2002 National Geographic identified her, whose identity remained unknown for 17 years. Criticized by viewers regarding her plight.
    • Dorothea Lange's Migrant Mother: Captured during the Great Depression (1936), depicting a widowed migrant farmworker named Florence Owens Thompson and her children, a symbol of the Great Depression.
    • Kevin Carter's The Vulture and The Little Girl: Captured a desperate Sudanese girl during famine in 1993: Criticized by viewers for not offering help
    • Raffy Lerma's 'Pieta-like' "war on drugs" photo (2016): Depicting the suffering under the drug war in the Philippines. Critiqued by the former President.

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    Explore the world of photography through Unit IV of the Reading Visual Arts course. This unit covers the overview, mediums, styles, and history of photography, encouraging evaluation of masterpieces and understanding their techniques. Perfect for students looking to deepen their appreciation of visual arts.

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