Title: Local Working Photographer Critique
Course: Fine Art Photography (9th-12th)

Local Working Photographer Critique

You will:

1. Choose a local (anywhere in MN) photographer from mnartist.org (link on classjump under local artists) or your own personal research (use only trusted internet sources).

2. Include a brief bio on the artist. Include when and where this artist is working. This will help in Step 3 of the art criticism process.

3. Using the “Art Criticism and Theories of Beauty” Handout, critique a specific photograph of the artist. Remember to use complete sentences and make sure to address all parts of the art criticism process. See the example on moodle named “photographer critique example”.

4. In a Word document, include the photograph you are critiquing, the short bio, and all 4 completed steps of the art critique process.

CONNECT! EXTRA-CREDIT

You will:

1. Discuss the similarities and or differences in the following parts of the two photographers’ work (Ansel Adams (in class/ Critique #1) and the local photographer you chose.

a. Subject matter and elements of art.

b. Use of elements and principles (contrast in value, color vs. black and white, variety of texture vs. unity of simple shapes, for example)

c. Expressive qualities, ideas, feelings, or mood, and socio-cultural connections (what was going on globally or locally that could influence the artist?)

2. Make a personal decision on whose work is most successful. You must justify your opinion using

One (or a combination of) the Theories of Beauty (Aesthetics).

3. Finally, Research any current galleries or museums that are showing either photographer’s work.