Collage

Collage has been an important approach to making art (and music, poetry, literature, etc) for a long time. 

In this unit, explore making images by combing elements (parts of images, textures, typeface, writing, drawing, fabrics, painting) to create cohesive and expressive works. 

How can you make it personal to your observations, ideas, feelings? 

Note how the samples create a kind of environment and narrative, rather than a simple catalog of topics. Note, too, that it is helpful to have a unifying image or element that ties everything together in a piece. See Assignment details for technical tips. Works below are by Robert Rauschenberg, Martha Rosler, and other artists.

Close Ups low Depth of Field

Samples of close-ups with a low depth of field allowing the background to blur (can be achieved in focus filters editing, too). Helps the subject pop and the background provides a contemplative environment. Note contrast of values between subject and background (also helps to isolate the subject). Typically more poetic and interpretive in black and white. 

Asymmetry

This week: Asymmetry: 

A way to compose the frame using differences between two sides of the image (left to right); other typical traits can include an element that is up high in the frame and another that is down low (creating a diagonal flow). This relationship is Left-Right in the frame. The sides will not match. Visually, this creates a dynamic energy. 

Technically, your Rule of Thirds (left-right) images were also asymmetrical, because the sides didn't match. Here, we are looking to add a diagonal element for the energy. Remember, it's not about comparing objects (though it could be), it's about diagonal flow in the whole frame based on elements. Look at samples below. 

Post 5 new images each day. Black and white. 

Optional topics to explore: Shadows, Reflections, or your own idea. Below are some samples found on-line.