Your next assignment is an exercise in planning, preparation, creativity with location and costume and direction of your model. The idea with this project is to remake a classic work of art using photography.
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| Photographic recreation of Egon Schiele's "self portrait with physalis". Photography by Jared Wilson |
Remake A Classic Work of Art With Photography:
- Look through the examples and links below for clarification and inspiration
- Research and find a classic work of art that inspires you. Your final choice of artwork to remake must be approved by your instructor before proceeding
- Keep it classic, think old masters. Im not looking for contemporary artwork, album covers, fashion photography or cinematic references
- Final result is a photo only, no color correction, cropping or special effects allowed. If you do it correctly the majority of work happens before you take the picture. For this project post processing is banned
- Put all of your creative energy into the arrangement and recreation of elements. Pay attention to costume, color, light, position, framing, facial expression etc... the key is in the details. Take shots and look at them closely, if something isn't right than re-shoot.
- Elements of your choice of artwork can be re-imagined of course. Strive for recreation of details with whatever you have available and at hand
Grading:
This project will be evaluated on your ability to meet the requirements as well as the intention of the assignment. Your work should show careful planning and execution. You are the artist with a vision and it is your responsibility to direct your costume, scene, model and props to achieve your desired results.
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| High performing student work: This is a lovely recreation of Daniel Hernandez Morillo's "woman carrying firewood". The student photographer, Gracie Thomas, took great care with costume, pose, light, props, setting and composition for spectacular results. |
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| This is an example of low performing student work. The student grabbed a bike, a blanket and a model at the last minute and took a snapshot. Little care is put into setting, light, costume, pose, composition. |
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Student Work Samples:
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