Discussion Board 1 Ar Appreciation

Assignment Details

Part 1

Research a photographer.

• Choose 1 photographer from the following list:
  • Edward Weston
  • Julia Margaret Cameron
  • Henri Cartier-Bresson
  • Berenice Abbott
  • Ansel Adams
  • Carrie Mae Weems
• Use the textbook, intellipath material, the Internet, and the Unit Resources for help.

Choose a Photograph.

• Choose 1 photograph of your chosen artist’s work.
• List the photographer’s name, the title of the photograph, and the date it was taken.
• Upload your photo, pasting it directly into the Discussion Board window. Do not post an attachment.
• Click here for help on How to Post Photos to the Discussion Board.

Discuss Your Choice.

• Why did you choose this photographer?
• Explain at least 1 of the purposes and functions of the artist’s work. (See the text for more information about the purposes and functions of art.)

Part 2

Create Your Photograph.

• Inspired by the photography of your chosen artist, create a similar photograph of your own using your phone, a camera, or any other photographic device.
• Explain how your photograph is similar in subject matter and content.
• Upload your photo pasting it directly into the Discussion Board window. Do not post an attachment.
• Click here for help on How to Post Photos to the Discussion Board.

Respond to 2 classmates with substantive posts. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.