What is photograms?
Photograms are images used by light,one or a few objects and paper instead of a camera.When the object touches the surface it is exposed to light it leaves a white or pale grey print (depending on its opacity),If light is able to go completely through the object it can change the tone of the image and if the object is not protected by the light it will turn black for example the paper (reason for black background) |
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Some examples of artists who do photograms are
laszlo Moholy Nagy. He was born on July,20,1895 and died November,24,1946 He used these materials and techniques to make his photograms.
Some of the objects he used included
Laszlo Moholy Nagy was inspired to do photograms because he wanted to try something new and different and something that not many people did. |
Ethan Jantzer – photogram artist
Since the 1700's people have been taking camera- less photo's. Ethan Jantzer who was born in 1973 and currently lives in Lakewood America. Jantzer is a photographer who specializes in photograms. He uses various techniques to create images that are striking and colourful. He creates images such as the image on the right by places objects on large sheets of photographic film or paper, then whilst in darkness Jantzer he flashes light through coloured liquid. Once flashed the pure light creates shadows that can be imprinted onto the photographic film. Jantzer seems to use nature as his main theme, using objects such as poppies, dandelions and tall grass, but his also created photogram images from creatures such as gold fishes. |
Man Ray
What do you see in this photograph? In this photograph i see what looks like two figures kissing with each other hands on there faces. What words would you use to describe this photograph? Unusual,creative,imaginative. Is this a naturalistic or abstract image? I think that this image is abstract because the image is slightly off proportion and and split in half. How has the photographer captured the play of light in this image? The photographer has played with light by putting different lighting and power of light to different objects for example one of the hands are lighter then the other and the actual faces are a darker shed then the other features |
photogram (1)
What do you see in the photograph? in my first photogram i can see two crosses a outline of a face and an outline of a head. What words would you use to describe this photograph? unique,unusual and interesting. Is this a naturalistic or abstract image? Abstract. What equipment,techniques and process have been used to make the image? equipment-mini gum ball machine double cross chain buddah statue buddah candle ring technique-photogram photography Which part of the photograph strikes you as most interesting?why? I found that the second image is more interesting because the 2 crosses and chains look like a smiley face. |
Photogram (2)
What do you see in the photograph?
In my photogram i can see two circular objects and two lines swell as the top of headphones.
What words would you use to describe this photograph?
Strange,unique,unusual.
Is this a naturalistic or abstract image?
This photogram i would say is abstract because of the way it is composed.
What equipment,techniques and process have been used to make the image?
Equipment-ring
headphones
maskin tape
technique-photogram photography
What do you see in the photograph?
In my photogram i can see two circular objects and two lines swell as the top of headphones.
What words would you use to describe this photograph?
Strange,unique,unusual.
Is this a naturalistic or abstract image?
This photogram i would say is abstract because of the way it is composed.
What equipment,techniques and process have been used to make the image?
Equipment-ring
headphones
maskin tape
technique-photogram photography