Photographic Reality

Early Landscape photography used the same principles as painters in order to create pieces of art. Before the 18th Century, artists used landscapes as backdrops and as a frame for the principal subject. Towards the later part of the century, however, artists such as Nicolas Poussin started to romanticize the environment, instead using it as a principle subject in paintings.

1.) Asa Don Brown, the author of “Desensitization of Terrorism,” focuses on how the influence of the media and social media have desensitized us when it comes to terrorist attacks. Brown directs the article toward an audience who questions why they are no longer as surprised by terrorist attacks when they occur as they used to be. This seems like an extremely odd feeling to have when several people are killed and hundreds are hurt, however, it is the strange reality these days. Terrorist attacks have been happening for years and years now and while we would love to just stop them from occurring, this is blatantly impossible to achieve. He emphasizes in the article, the idea that when terrorist attacks and the terrorists themselves are

Everyday men and women die in the most brutal way possible away from their family either killed from gun shots or landmines and they do come back. But in caskets, as images like these emphasize the destruction of war and these snaps just show the side effects of humankind's worse anger being shown. In the Article “The Stranger in the Photo Is Me”, Donald M. Murray expresses how harsh it really was in the war and how it changed himself forever and not in a good way. Not to mention, that he describes the way he felt ready to go to war, maybe even excited, but he wishes that horror on no one “I would not wish for a child or grandchild of mine to undergo the blood test of war” as the sacrifice these men and women go through is undeniably tremendous

A reoccurring topic of the essays, concerning photography, discussed during the course is the future of professional photographers/photojournalists. Some believe that the easily accessible spread of amateur photography can and has put a strain on the works of professionals. However, with magazines such as National Geographic still in print after over a century, it raises some questions. Though the spread of information, and thus photography, has increased the platforms and need for professional photographers and photojournalists still exists.

Not only were the families of those innocent lives taken affected but so were the people who lived miles away. Today the younger generation doesn't know and understand those impacts of which terrorist attacks affect our society but terrorist attacks are the number one type of threat our country fears. “Today because of this bombing I have learnt to not take things for granted and to cherish moments with people because you never know when it's your last moment with them” Bennett stated. She is completely right. Life is short so we must live it to the fullest whatever the fullest may

I learned quite a bit about the psychological impact of the Boston Marathon Bombing. After researching the effects, I realized how much trauma these innocent people went through during a moment that was supposed to be joyous. People that were healthy and filled with life were either severely injured or had there life taken away by a senseless act. Some of the injured victims will never be able to walk again, others, never able to see their loved ones again. Martin Richard, an 8-year old boy whose life was taken during the attack, will never get to see his family one more time. The amount of grief the Tsarnev brothers caused can never be taken back and it has left a psychological effect on the viewers and the victims – runners, adults and children.

This is because these images bring awareness to issues of racism and ignite the urge in people to fight against these issues. When reading this article, I was reminded of Emmett Till and how his mother reacted to the cruel beating that his son was subjected to. After Emmett Till was brutally beaten, his body was swollen and his face was disfigured that he was only be identified by the initials on a ring on his finger. Although Emmett Till’s image was disfigured, his mother held an open casket for his funeral. Till’s mother wanted the world to see what his son was subjected to since his image was viewed by thousands of people. The photo was also photographed and published in newspapers and magazines. This is significant because it ignited a passion for the civil rights activists to fight against the racial injustices. This is why I think that showcasing the images of killings of black people is

This image has many important elements. In this image the sunlight is shining on the boy making him brighter in contrast to everything else in the photo. This directs our concentration to his face and the emotion he is presenting. It shows how serious and sad the moment is as well. The image appeals to an audience of all americans in the sense that we all have something invested in war. It may be something as simple as money or more valuable such as family members, friends, and neighbors. The image appeals to emotions and uses somewhat of a shock factor to do so. It also uses

The image in source F shows the struggle people face. It is violent or gruesome but it shows the meaning behind the violent and gruesome events happening in Iraqi. This is a prime example of appropriate timing to show such images. It shows the results of some people’s living situation. It shows the capability of individuals.

The photographer was John Filo, a student at Kent State university who studied photojournalism. He was also a staffer of a satellite paper for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Filo's purpose behind submitting the photo to the press was to get the word out about probably the most tragic event that was caused because of the intense anti war movement. He wanted to show people the horror that took place at Kent State University on May 4th 1970. The value of this picture is exactly that, it is a picture so it makes it extremely difficult to be subjective. The picture only shows what the guardsmen did to the protesters and not what the protesters did to them. Of course the extent was very different since the guardsmen took lives while the protesters only threw rocks; it only shows the

You know that sickening feeling reading things on the news or in the paper on horrific things that happen all around the world? You know that feeling of your stomach tightening and dropping? That’s how this certain story will make you feel.

I choose the Operation First Casualty image and it was photographed by Lovella Calica in 2007, Washington, DC. There was a group of soldiers who were members of Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) and their friends who are peace activists. They want to depict what they actually did in Iraq. Their friends played Civilians role and were detaining by the US soldiers. The people in IVAW dressed in military uniform of US soldiers and pointed the invisible gun at the crowd, who are their friends acting like Civilians, in the same way of their memory in the battle experience. Some detainees had a sand bags put over their heads. The other detainees’ hands were tied behind their backs. They all were acting to show the brutality of war and how it effects

Primary sources are first-hand accounts of a moment in time. The use of raw materials such as images, letters, recordings, letters, interviews, objects and other sources are the best form of direct evidence to support research. One of the most vivid forms is images. Photographs have the power to provoke strong emotions one might miss with words. It is important when selecting images the media is subjective, and provides the most accurate account during that time period. When using photographs as primary sources there are several factors you should consider to ensure the photograph is the best analysis for your research. One of the most memorable events of the 21st century was 9/11. I will examine how using images can be just as powerful, if not more powerful and meaningful than words, when used correctly by looking at two different sources, The 9/11 Commission Report and The 9/11 Report , but showcasing the same thing in two different ways.

Is this photography or a scrupulous painting? This is the question asked in viewing almost any artwork presented by Richard Estes. The photorealism displayed by Estes developed in the late nineteen sixties and early nineteen seventies. Photorealism is essentially a depiction or a unique outlook on an actual scene. It is the replication of a photograph. Richard Estes developed an individual style that is unmatched by any in this field of art. Attention to detail, slight abstraction from the everyday city life and the intrinsic value of his work separates him from any other photo-realist in existence.

As an artist and art student, I have seen many different pieces of art over the years, yet each time I notice a similar pattern amongst these works. Most famous works are in the category of Realism, or art based off of real life. Each piece can have a different style of drawing or painting these scenes, but I’m focusing on Photorealism, art made to look as real as a photo. Cartoon art styles are often overshadowed by realistic pieces of art, putting artists down. Photorealism is very detailed, but does it show emotion, creativity, and quality like a cartoon style can?