#Hilda Becher

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Bernd and Hilla Becher. Cooling Tower, Zeche Mont Cenis, Herne, Ruhr Region, Germany. 1965

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Charles Sheeler (1883-1965) - Meta-Mold, Cedarburg, Wisconsin, 1952

Gelatin silver print (19.4 × 13.5 cm)

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Bernd and Hilda Becher (1931–2007 / 1934–2015) - Chemical Plant, Wesseling near Cologne, Germany, 1983 ferrotyped gelatin silver print (48.5 x 51 cm)

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MICHAEL SCHMIDT: FOTOGRAFÍA, ARTE Y SOCIEDAD

MICHAEL SCHMIDT: FOTOGRAFÍA, ARTE Y SOCIEDAD

El Museo Reina Sofía expone la mayor retrospectiva de este fotógrafo alemán, que abarca más de 50 años Francisco R. Pastoriza          Sorprende que una obra tan extensa y de tanta calidad como la del fotógrafo alemán Michael Schmidt (1945-2014) no sea conocida en España más que por minorías muy especializadas, cuando constituye uno de los documentos más valiosos para interpretar la sociedad…

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Structure- Research

Julius Shulman- Kaufmann House, Richard Neutra, Palm Springs, 1947

Even though the image was taken in 1947 it still looks modern. Due to the style of the the photo and the composition. 

The person at the side of the pool gives a sense of scale compared to the house and mountains.

The black and white film makes the image look classy and elegant. 

Bernice Abbott- House, Belfast, along Route 1 

The viewpoint doesn't show the whole house but it works for this image, as you are getting a sense of scale from the tree and being able to see down the road a little. 

The black and white film gives the image a soft feel to it. Which adds to the atmosphere of a family home. 

Robert Adams- The tower and a side view of St. John’s Catholic Church Stoneham, Colorado, 1965

The viewpoint is different than other images- makes the building stand out and works well to show off the texture, highlights and shadows. 

You can't see the whole building but from what you can see you can tell what the rest of the Church looks like. 

The dramatic sky gives a lot of contrast to the white building. 

Lucien Herve´- L’unesco, Paris, France, 1958

The highlights and shadows work well for this image to show the different rooms, instead of jut looking like a square. 

The texture from the film gives an interesting look to the image. This adds to the mood of the image and the mystery. 

The composition works well for this image as it is completely in the centre- it shows symmetry and a sense of realism to the structure. 

Stephen Shore- West 9th Avenue, Amarillo, Texas, October 2, 1974

The colours in this image create a happy atmosphere. The colours are almost pastel which creates a happy aesthetic. 

The composition also works well for this image as it is in the centre, it catches the eye especially as there isn't too much space at the sides. 

Bernd and Hilda Becher- Winding Towers, 1972. Phillips 

The 2 images together work really well together work really well together to show the structure from a different perspective.

Black and white works well with the images as it has clear contrast between the highlights and shadows. 

The smaller building shows a sense of scale to the tall structure- I will try to show scale in at least one of the images. 

Thomas Struth- Hermannsgarten, Weißenfels 1991

The colour of the film (black and white) works well for this image as it adds to the atmosphere of the deserted street. 

The composition of the image works well as it is in the middle of the street- that their is the same space on either side of the image. 

The cars and the cable car gives the image a sense of scale to the homes and buildings. 

Fernando Guerra

The exposure of the image works well as it is all light colours and using a slow shutter speed- can also still see the highlights and shadows. 

The one person that is blurred gives the image a sense of scale- but since they aren't sharp it doesn't draw any attention away from the structure. 

I like the fact it is interior and shows a different style of the building opposed to the outside- I would like to incorporate this style in my series. 

Sebastian Weiss- Expolicios

The structure is minimalistic and this works well in the image as it is pleasing to look at.

The highlights and shadows work well in the image to show the contrast while keeping the image bright and happy. 

Paolo Tangari- Portfolio, Interior 

I like the take on this interior shot as it is just a close up of the details on a tile- that works well with the series to show close details in the structure- I would like to try incorporate this style into my series, as it is a different take on the architecture. 

The angle shows highlights and shadows which shows more texture and the details in the flowers. 

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PHOT101- Notes from ‘Place’ lecture (15/10/18)

Idris Khan 

During our lecture, we were displayed with a slideshow on different artists and photographers that incorporate the sense of ‘Place’ into their work, Khan being one of them. Khan works in a way that I have not come across before and it interested and inspired me. he takes a series of images of the same or similar subjects and overlays the images to create one layered image. I feel the structure and tone of his work appeals to me the most as it makes the viewer question the narrative of the image. I believe the sense of ‘Place’ really shines through his images and I may use this technique in the near future.   

Hiroshi Sugimoto 

I particularly took interest in Sugimoto’s work with a movie theatre. the technique he has used is interesting and unique and it creates an eerie feel within these images. He has used a really long exposure throughout the duration of the movie and it creates an effect which is aesthetically pleasing. I enjoy how the light of the screen casts light and shadows in the perfect places within the theatre. I believe it gives a real sense of ‘place’ and allows the viewer to create their own narrative and story to accompany the image. 

References:

https://d5wt70d4gnm1t.cloudfront.net/media/a-s/artworks/idris-khan/10093-177284394847/idris-khan-every-bernd-and-hilda-becher-spherical-type-gashol-800x800.jpg

http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Bernd-Hilla-Becher-idris-khan-prison-type.jpg

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5702ab9d746fb9634796c9f9/5702ad93b09f95bfee70b342/57eab7c5725e25b5bb0de771/1476720976218/Regency%2C+San+Francisco%2C+1992.jpg?format=2500w

https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/ce27d3ee2ddcb6181abc3c2392bea16cdf5e06d6/0_0_2820_2187/master/2820.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=e9f84ca351b9dab5187a6924385381f0

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Bernd and Hilla Becher. Gravel Plant, Günzburg, Germany. 1989

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Bernd and Hilla Becher. Lime Kiln, Brielle, Netherlands. 1968

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Bernd and Hilla Becher. High Tension Pylon near Düsseldorf, Germany. 1969