Explore the Work of Black and White Film Photographer Diane Arbus
Discover the life and artistry of renowned photographer Diane Arbus, known for her impactful black and white portraits. Learn about Arbus's unique style, influences, and notable works in this comprehensive guide.
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PHOTOGRAPHER RESEARCH PHOTOGRAPHY 2 REQUIREMENTS & EXAMPLES
STEP 1: CHOOSE PHOTOGRAPHER & RESEARCH The artist you choose must: Black & White Film Photographer (search BLACK AND WHITE SILVER GELATIN or GELATIN SILVER PRINT). Be a professional photographer meaning made/makes their living off of their art and work is in a museum or gallery. 1. CHOOSE a PROFESSIONAL photographer that INTERESTS you. Browse online, classroom books and classroom list before deciding. 2. SIGN UP on the sheet at my desk! NO REPEATS! USEFUL WEBSITES TO GET YOU STARTED: -International Center for Photography -American Museum of Photography -Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) -Museum of Photographic Arts -Philadelphia Museum of Art 3. RESEARCH your photographer after conferencing with me. ONLY use museum, gallery, university or artist websites for research. YOU WILL NEED TO INCLUDE A SLIDE OF WEBSITES UTILIZED. NO WIKIPEDIA
STEP 2: CREATE A POWERPOINT SLIDE 1: TITLE SLIDE WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Picture of Photographer Photographer s Full Name Date of Birth & Death (if applicable) Birth Place Where did they spent most of their life/career (if different from birth place) Photography 2 Your name SLIDE 2: ARTIST S WORK What type(s) of photography do/did they create (historical, scientific, documentary, fine art, portrait, still life, abstract, narrative, editorial, journalistic, landscape .) Subjects / Concepts / Themes in work Why did they create art? What influenced them? How did they create art? (what kind of camera, what kind of process). SLIDES 3 12: 10 EXAMPLES OF THE PHOTOGRAPHER S WORK IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER WITH THE FOLLOWING INFO Title of Work Material(s) Year Created ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE PIECE SLIDE 13: LIST OF WEBSITES/RESOURCES UTILIZED EMAIL COMPLETED POWERPOINTS TO ME @ DMUSSARI@CBSD.ORG NO LATER THAN 6AM 4/13.
STEP 3: PRESENT TO CLASS ON FRIDAY 4/13 PowerPoint must be emailed to me by 6AM 4/13 to receive credit. (follow formatting directions in previous slide) Be prepared to discuss your artist s work and describe the following: > their artistic process > their work > evolution of work / process > common themes / concepts represented in their work > why you are interested in this artist s work specifically
DIANE ARBUS BORN: MARCH 14, 1923 DIED: JULY 26, 1971 (48 YEARS OLD) BORN & DIED IN NYC PHOTOGRAPHY 2 MR. MUSSARI
DIANE ARBUS WORK EDITORIAL DOCUMENTARY TYPE OF WORK: PORTRAITURE 1940S EARLY PORTRAITS FOR ADVERTISING FATHER S DEPARTMENT STORE 1946 BEGAN COMMERCIAL PORTRAIT STUDIO WITH HUSBAND DIANE & ALLEN ARBUS . 1956 QUIT COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 1960S DOCUMENTARY PORTRAITS ON LOCATION 1971 COMMITTED SUICIDE **BEST KNOWN FOR PORTRAITS OF REJECTS OF SOCIETY SUCH AS HUMANS WITH PHYSICAL OR COGNITIVE DIFFERENCES. TOOK PHOTOS IN THE AREAS OF THE CITY THAT OFTEN WENT UNSEEN.** PROCESS / TOOLS SILVER GELATIN PRINTS 35 MM NIKON - GRAINY RECTANGULAR IMAGES TWIN-LENS REFLEX ROLLEIFLEX - DETAILED SQUARE IMAGES. TWIN-LENS REFLEX MAMIYA WITH FLASH
DIANE ARBUS A JEWISH GIANT AT HOME WITH HIS PARENT IN THE BRONX, N.Y. 1970 SILVER GELATIN PRINT 15 X 15 UNCOMFORTABLE REPEAT UNTIL YOU HAVE 10 EXAMPLES OF YOUR ARTIST S WORK IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER.
SITES VIEWED 1. HTTPS://WWW.SFMOMA.ORG/ARTWORK/77.86.8 2. HTTP://WWW.TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/CULTURE/PHOTOGRAPHY/8796532/DIANE- ARBUS-IN-HER-OWN-WORDS.HTML
