History of Photography: Famous Photographers
October 8th, 2015
Our next unit will focus on the history of photography.
Listed below are links to websites that will introduce you to photographers that have had an impact in photography. Visit each site and learn about 10 photographers of your choice and look at their background and work:
Listed below are links to websites that will introduce you to photographers that have had an impact in photography. Visit each site and learn about 10 photographers of your choice and look at their background and work:
From your 10 selected photographers, answer the questions listed below for each in Text Edit or Microsoft Word:
What is the Photographer's Name?
What year were they born?
How would you describe their photographic work?
Photographer’s Name: Ansel Adams
Born: February 20th, 1902
Description
of work: Ansel Adams is known for his work in nature photography. His
photographs often captured landscapes in high contrast black and white.
He is seen as a symbol of the American West where most of his
photographs were taken. Adams is considered to be one of the world's
most famous photographers and even his oldest work is still being sold
today in many forms including being displayed on calendars.
Here's how to start: Open Microsoft Word on your computers. Click the "Spotlight" button (Magnifying Glass icon in upper right hand of your computer screen) and type in "Microsoft Word" and press the return button to open the program. If prompted, click "blank document". In Microsoft Word, write the names of ten photographers whose work interests you, the year each photographer was born, and a one paragraph description of each photographers work in your own words.
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