The Object and The Body
Deadline: 17th Jan
The Object:
Create a large format photograph of a still-life that I have created, inspired by a social issue that concerns/interests or motivated me. Take inspiration from the traditional still-life painters.
Create a large format photograph of a still-life that I have created, inspired by a social issue that concerns/interests or motivated me. Take inspiration from the traditional still-life painters.
The Body:
Construct a portrait of a person you don’t know either who lives of works in medway or studies/teaches in UCA. The person in the photo must be unknown and the photo must be shot in the studio using black and white film, medium or large format.
Construct a portrait of a person you don’t know either who lives of works in medway or studies/teaches in UCA. The person in the photo must be unknown and the photo must be shot in the studio using black and white film, medium or large format.
The Object
LECTURE
THE STILL LIFE: An introduction to style and symbolism
THE STILL LIFE: An introduction to style and symbolism
The Medieval Era, when still-life painting is first recognised, was very much about representation, and making things look as realistic as possible.
During the Renaissance was when, within still life painting, illusion became much more mathematical, and the paintings were all focused around mimicking reality.
Nearing the end of the renaissance period, during the 16th Century, the Flemish still life painters became very prominent. These still life paintings, that were often commissioned, celebrated luscious nature and prosperity. From what we know about the history of this period it is interesting to note the conflicting themes of the paintings and what was reality at the time.
This is the time when the Flower Paintings became a genre. It became fashionable to collect these exotic, exclusive paintings, to show wealth and style. These paintings were exuberant and laced with bright, bold colours. The use of light and shadow throughout the paintings provided an accurate and realistic appearance, along with creating a sense of narrative via symbolism.
During the Renaissance was when, within still life painting, illusion became much more mathematical, and the paintings were all focused around mimicking reality.
Nearing the end of the renaissance period, during the 16th Century, the Flemish still life painters became very prominent. These still life paintings, that were often commissioned, celebrated luscious nature and prosperity. From what we know about the history of this period it is interesting to note the conflicting themes of the paintings and what was reality at the time.
This is the time when the Flower Paintings became a genre. It became fashionable to collect these exotic, exclusive paintings, to show wealth and style. These paintings were exuberant and laced with bright, bold colours. The use of light and shadow throughout the paintings provided an accurate and realistic appearance, along with creating a sense of narrative via symbolism.
SYMBOLISM
The theme of religion and death is constant with some of the later still life paintings, therefore a lot of the objects and scenes reflect a religious notion. Every detail in a still life painting has immense meaning and reflects a great deal about the paintings historical and social context, even down to the positioning and angle of each object.
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