Richard Avedon

Mr. VedderMedia Arts

Richard Avedon1923-2004

Richard Avedon was born in New York in 1923.Avedon went to high school in the Bronx, but never finished his high school career, as he dropped out at

the age of 17.A few years later, he got a job as a photographer in

a department store, and supported himself working in advertising.

Avedon soon became well known and began to work for Harpers Bazaar and Vogue.

Richard AvedonAlthough he began as an advertising photographer,

Avedon would soon reinvent the world of Portrait photography.

His portraits were intimate and of a wide variety of models.

Avedon photographed people ranging from coal miners to The Beatles.

Avedon passed away in 2004 from a brain hemorrhage while photographing for The New Yorker.Avedon's photography work will standout through

history.

Richard Avedon

Richard Avedon

Richard Avedon

Photo Analysis #1-Texture. One of our basic 7 Elements of Art is what drew my eye to this Avedon photograph. The Texture of the skin, hair and facial hair seems like you can actually feel it with your hands.

-The second aspect is the models eyes. They seems to stare right through the viewer. The centered placement and overhead lighting of the model add the to simplicity of the photograph. Simple, yet effective.

Photo Analysis #2-The use if directional, harsh lighting from the top right creates a contrast and dimension of the models face and skin. The age of the model is shown through the use of light, with the visibility of the wrinkles and folds of the skin.-The smug, rather frustrated, expression draws the viewers eye into the portrait. Why does the model seems upset? He looks like he really does not want to be sitting for the photograph.

Photo Analysis #3What drew my eye into this portrait was the unusual body position of the model. She almost seems uncomfortable, as if she is about to fall over. The soft, rather soothing lighting from overhead, maybe slightly to the right, help to light the whole model, adding to the delicate nature of the positioning. The lighting almost makes the model look like a mannequin. The photograph also has a dynamic range of values from shadows to highlights.

Inspired Photographs

Inspired Photographs

Inspired Photographs

References:www.richardavedon.com

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/richard-avedon/about-the-photographer/467/

http://www.designboom.com/history/avedon.html

Evaluation:1. Research paper fulfilled requirements. Student provided

historical information about their photographer. 2. Student analyzed 2-3 examples of their photographers

work. Analysis was in depth and accurate. 3. Student created an inspired photograph in the style of

their photographer. Photograph showed strong composition and technical proficiency.

4. Students PowerPoint presentation was informational and met requirements. 8-12 slides were used.

5. Student completed the research paper assignment on time. All four components were complete.

Evaluation:I will be checking for grammar.

I will be checking for PLAGERISM. Absolutely unacceptable. Any Plagiarized work will result in a Zero and departmental action.

Late Research Paper = 10 points off per day.Any missing components = 5 points off per day.

You will be handing in your research paper and printed PowerPoint (as slides please, not full pages)

Please follow all guidelines, and HAVE FUN EXPLORING THE WORLD OF PHOTOGRAPHY!