A Level Photograpgy

EXPRESSIONISM Expressionism is an artistic movement that was born during late 19th century and early 20th century. It was a reaction to the rigidly structured nature of modern art, with artists looking to evoke emotion in their compositions by using bold colours and shapes. Expressionistic art often has darker themes than traditional painting.

 

  A photogram is a photographic image made without a camera by placing objects directly onto the surface of a light-sensitive material such as photographic paper and then exposing it to light. Man Ray Man Ray was an American visual artist who spent most of his career in Paris. He was a significant contributor to the Dada and Surrealist movements, although his ties to each were informal. He produced major works in a variety of media but considered himself a painter above all.  Photogram Process

  SURREALISM Following World War I, a cultural movement called surrealism emerged in Europe where artists created surreal, illogical settings and developed methods to let the unconscious mind speak. André Breton, its founder, claimed that its goal was to "resolve the previously incompatible circumstances of dream and reality into an absolute reality, a super-reality," otherwise known as surreality. It created works in numerous media, including prose, theatre, film, photography, and painting. Salvador Dali The Spanish surrealist Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dal I Domènech, Marquess of Dal of Pbol gcYC, was noted for his technical mastery, deft drafting, and the startling and peculiar pictures in his work. Salvador Dalí was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. His unique style and surrealist techniques have made him famous worldwide. Dalí's dreams led him to paint extraordinary works of art, some of them have become cultural icons such as "The Pe...